Everyday life

Food, home and daily routines

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breakfast

noun

the first meal of the day

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Breakfast is served from seven until ten.

kitchen

noun

a room or area used to prepare food

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The kitchen is beside the dining room.

neighbor

noun

a person who lives near you

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Our neighbor collected the parcel for us.

umbrella

noun

a folding cover used to keep rain off you

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Take an umbrella because rain is expected.

grocery

noun

a food or household item bought at a food shop

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Milk is one grocery item on my list.

laundry

noun

clothes or other fabric items that need washing

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Put the laundry in the basket.

blanket

noun

a thick covering used to keep someone warm

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There is an extra blanket in the cupboard.

towel

noun

a piece of absorbent fabric used for drying

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Use a clean towel to dry your hands.

weekend

noun

the end of the week, usually Saturday and Sunday

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The office is closed at the weekend.

alarm

noun

a device or signal that warns or wakes you

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Set the alarm for six in the morning.

garbage

noun

things that are thrown away because they are unwanted

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Please put the garbage in the outside bin.

vegetable

noun

a plant or plant part eaten as food

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A carrot is a vegetable used in many soups.

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