Home Appliances and Devices

a clock that can be set to an exact time to make a sound and wake someone up

I always set multiple alarms on my alarm clock to ensure I wake up.

the necessary things that you need for doing a particular activity or job

She packed her camping equipment, including a tent and a sleeping bag.

a machine or tool that is designed for a particular purpose

The flashlight is a simple yet helpful device during power outages.

a piece of equipment that makes sounds louder, used for playing music, etc.

Please lower the volume on the loudspeaker; it's too loud.

a device or piece of equipment for taking photographs, making movies or television programs

He borrowed his friend's camera to document the event.

someone whose job is to wash dishes

After finishing dinner, the dishwasher quickly cleared the table and loaded the dirty dishes into the machine.

an electric machine used for washing clothes

He forgot to empty the pockets before putting the clothes in the washing machine.

a box-shaped piece of equipment with a front door that is usually part of a stove, used for baking, cooking, or heating food

He used the oven's timer to remind him to check on the cookies.

a machine used for making coffee

She cleaned the coffee maker's filter to remove any coffee residue.

an electrical appliance, designed like a small oven that can function as an oven or a toaster

She uses a toaster oven to quickly toast her bread in the morning.

a machine that is designed to cool and dry the air in a room, building, or vehicle

He called a technician to repair the air conditioner when it stopped working.

a piece of equipment that produces heat to warm a place or increase the temperature of water

She turned on the heater to warm up the room.

a device that is used for listening to programs that are broadcast

The radio program has interesting interviews.

a communication device used for talking to people who are far away and also have a similar device

He needs to recharge his telephone battery.

a long narrow mark on a surface

The child scribbled colorful lines on the paper.

a device that you use to blow warm air over our hair to dry it

I bought a travel-sized hair dryer for my vacations.

an electric device with blades that rotate quickly and keep an area cool

During the summer, the electric fan is our best friend.

an electrical device that pulls up dirt and dust from a floor to clean it

Before using the vacuum cleaner, make sure to remove any large objects from the floor.

a metallic chemical element with a silvery-gray appearance, widely used for making tools, steel, buildings, and various industrial products

Iron is commonly used in construction to make buildings and bridges.

a small device that lets you control electrical or electronic devices like TVs from a distance

He pressed the button on the remote control to pause the movie.

a device that detects smoke and gives a warning

I forgot to replace the battery in the smoke detector, so it wasn't working properly.

to cause a machine, device, or system to start working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

Before using the printer, make sure to turn it on and check for paper.

to cause a machine, device, or system to stop working or flowing, usually by pressing a button or turning a switch

Don't forget to turn off the TV when you're finished watching it.

to do certain physical or mental activities in order to achieve a result or as a part of our job

He's been working on his presentation for hours.

to separate something into more pieces, often in a sudden way

Be careful not to break the glass when you wash the dishes.

to do something with an object, method, etc. to achieve a specific result

He is using his phone to take a picture.

an organized collection of theories, ideas, or a method of attaining a particular objective

The school has a grading system to evaluate student performance.

to fix something that is damaged, broken, or not working properly

Can you help me repair this torn book page with tape?

a portable handheld electric light that is powered by batteries and used to give light to a place in the dark

During the blackout, everyone relied on their flashlights.

a thick piece of woven cloth, used as a floor covering

I laid the baby down on the soft carpet for a nap.

pieces of equipment such as tables, desks, beds, etc. that we put in a house or office so that it becomes suitable for living or working in

My father cleaned and polished the wooden furniture to keep it looking nice.