At Home: appliances
coffee maker
Noun
a cooking appliance used to make coffee
coffee maker
Good morning! The coffee will be ready soon. I just turned on the coffee maker.
dishwasher
Noun
a machine that is used to wash dishes
dishwasher
You don't have to clean your dirty plates and glasses. Just put them in the dishwasher.
freezer
Noun
a device for freezing food or keeping it frozen
freezer
There's plenty of ice in the freezer if you want a cold drink.
fridge
Noun
a device that is used to keep food and drinks cold
fridge
If you want some milk, it's in the fridge.
iron
Noun
a device that smooths clothes and linens using a heated base
iron
Can I use the iron? I need to press my suit so I look professional at the meeting.
kettle
Noun
a container used for heating or boiling liquid
kettle
There's hot water in the kettle if you want to make a cup of tea.
lamp
Noun
a device that produces light
lamp
It's dark in here, can someone turn on the lamp?
microwave
Noun
a kitchen appliance that heats and cooks food by using radiation
microwave
I'm too tired to cook myself dinner so I'll just heat something up in the microwave.
outlet
Noun
a device in a wall into which a cord can be plugged in order to provide electricity
outlet
If you need to charge your computer the outlet is on the wall by the table.
switch
Noun
a small device that starts or stops the flow of electricity to something
switch
If you want to turn the lights on the switch is on the wall by the door.
toaster
Noun
an electrical device used to make food crisp and brown from heat
toaster
I never have time to make breakfast, so I just put some bread in the toaster.
vacuum
Noun
an electrical machine that cleans floors, rugs, by sucking up dirt and dust
vacuum
My dog is afraid of the noise the vacuum makes when I clean the floor.
washing machine
Noun
a machine for washing clothes and linens
washing machine
Can you please take the wet clothes out of the washing machine?
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