HOUSEHOLD STUFFS - KITCHEN
Faucet /ˈfɔːsɪt/ (also tap especially in British English) (n): a device that controls the flow of water from a pipe; vòi nước.
the hot/ cold faucet.
to turn a faucet on/ off.
Extractor hood (n): one that removes cooking smells from a kitchen.
Extractor /ɪkˈstræktər/ (n):
# (also extractor fan) a device that removes hot air, unpleasant smells, etc. from a room.
From her bedroom she could hear the factory’s extractor fan.
# a device or machine that removes something from something else.
a juice extractor (máy ép trái cây).
Hood /hʊd/ (n):
# a cover placed over a device or machine, for example, to protect it.
a lens hood.
an extractor hood (= one that removes cooking smells from a kitchen).
Sink /sɪŋk/ (n):
# a large open container in a kitchen that has taps to supply water and that you use for washing dishes in.
Don't just leave your dirty plates in the sink!
I felt chained to the kitchen sink (= I had to spend all my time doing jobs in the house).
# (also washbowl (both especially North American English))(also basin, washbasin (both especially British English)) a large bowl that has taps and is fixed to the wall in a bathroom, used for washing your hands and face in.
Porcelain sink /ˈpɔːsəlɪn/ /sɪŋk/ (n): bồn rửa bằng sứ.
Basin /ˈbeɪsn/ (n):
# (also washbasin) a large bowl that has taps and is fixed to the wall in a bathroom, used for washing your hands and face in.
He washed his hands in the basin.
She filled the basin with warm soapy water.
Gas ring /ˈɡæs rɪŋ/ (n): a round piece of metal with holes in it on the top of a gas cooker, where the gas is lit to produce the flame for cooking.
Flame /fleɪm/ (n): [countable, uncountable] a hot bright stream of burning gas that comes from something that is on fire.
Knife block (n): đồ vắt dao.
Drawer /drɔːr/ (n):
# a part of a piece of furniture such as a desk, used for keeping things in. It is like a box in shape and has a handle on the front for pulling it out.
in the top/ middle/ bottom drawer of the desk.
the kitchen drawer (= the one in the kitchen).
Cupboard /ˈkʌbərd/ (n):
# a piece of furniture with doors and shelves used for storing dishes, food, clothes, etc.
kitchen cupboards
a stationery/ linen cupboard
a cupboard door
There's plenty of food in the cupboards.
I found it hidden in the back of a cupboard.
# (British English) (North American English closet) a space in a wall with a door that reaches the ground, used for storing things.
The kitchen has built-in cupboards and shelves.
The tool kit is in the cupboard under the stairs.
a store cupboard.
Unit /ˈjuːnɪt/ (n):
# a piece of furniture, especially a cupboard, that fits with and matches others of the same type.
a fitted kitchen with white units
floor/wall units
bedroom/kitchen units
Oven glove /ˈʌvn ɡlʌv/ (n):
# (also oven mitt) a glove made of thick material, used for holding hot dishes from an oven.
Mitt /mɪt/ (n): (also mitten) a type of glove that covers the four fingers together and the thumb separately.
Grill /ɡrɪl/ (n):
# (British English) (North American English broiler) the part of a cooker that directs heat downwards to cook food that is placed under it.
Put it under a hot grill to brown for two minutes.
Oven /ˈʌvn/ (n):
# the part of a cooker that is like a box with a door on the front, in which food is cooked or heated.
Take the cake out of the oven.
Bake in a preheated oven for 15–20 minutes.
Microwave /ˈmaɪkrəweɪv/ (n):
# (also formal microwave oven) a type of oven that cooks or heats food very quickly using electromagnetic waves rather than heat.
Reheat the soup in the microwave.
microwave cookery/ meals.
Fridge /frɪdʒ/ (n):
# a piece of electrical equipment in which food is kept cold so that it stays fresh.
The kids tend to raid the fridge when they get home from school.
in the fridge: There's no food in the fridge!
Refrigerator /rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪtər/ (n):
# a piece of electrical equipment in which food is kept cold so that it stays fresh.
This dessert can be served straight from the refrigerator.
Draining board /ˈdreɪnɪŋ bɔːrd/ (n):
# (British English) (North American English drainboard /ˈdreɪnbɔːd/) the area next to a kitchen sink where cups, plates, etc. are put for the water to run off, after they have been washed.
Worktop /ˈwɜːktɒp/ (n):
# (also work surface both British English) (North American English counter, countertop) a flat surface in a kitchen for preparing food on.
The kitchen has granite worktops.
Kettle /ˈketl/ (n):
# a container with a lid, a handle and a spout, used for boiling water.
an electric kettle
(British English) I'll put the kettle on (= start boiling some water) and make some tea.
I'll just boil the kettle.
She made herself a sandwich while she waited for the kettle to boil.
* Lid /lɪd/ (n): a cover over a container that can be removed or opened by turning it or lifting it.
They use old dustbin lids as drums.
I can't get the lid off this jar.
* Handle /ˈhændl/ (n):
# the part of a door, window, etc. that you use to open it.
She turned the handle and opened the door.
a door handle
# the part of an object, such as a cup, a bag or a tool, that you use to hold it or carry it.
the handle of a knife
a broom handle
The handle's broken off this jug.
* Spout /spaʊt/ (n): a pipe or tube on a container through which you can pour liquid out.
the spout of a teapot.
Coffee maker (n): máy pha cà phê.
Pot /pɑːt/ (n):
# a deep round container that is used for cooking things in (cái nồi).
pots and pans
You'll need a large cooking pot with a tight-fitting lid.
Pan /pæn/ (n):
# a container, usually made of metal, with a handle or handles, used for cooking food in (cái chảo).
Teapot /ˈtiːpɒt/ (n):
# a container with a spout, a handle and a lid (= cover), used for making and serving tea.
She refilled the teapot with boiling water.
Cafetière /ˌkæfəˈtjeə(r)/ (n):
# (North American English French press™) a special glass container for making coffee with a metal filter that you push down.
Jug /dʒʌɡ/ (n):
# (British English) (North American English pitcher) a container with a handle and a lip, for holding and pouring liquids.
a milk/ water jug.
Jar /dʒɑːr/ (n):
# [countable] a round glass container, with a lid (= cover), used for storing food, especially jam, honey, etc.
a storage jar.
Vase /vɑːz/ or /veɪs/ (n):
# a container made of glass, etc., used for holding cut flowers or as an attractive object.
a vase of flowers.
a porcelain (= sứ)/ ceramic (= gốm) vase.
Splashback /ˈsplæʃbæk/ (n):
# (British English) a surface behind a sink or cooker which protects the wall from liquids.
Dishtowel /ˈdɪʃtaʊəl/ (n):
# (North American English) (British English tea towel, tea cloth) a small towel used for drying cups, plates, knives, etc. after they have been washed.
Dishcloth /ˈdɪʃklɒθ/ (n):
# (North American English usually dishrag) a cloth for washing dishes.
Dishwasher /ˈdɪʃwɒʃə(r)/ (n):
# a machine for washing plates, cups, etc.
to load/stack the dishwasher
Are these glasses dishwasher safe?
It wastes energy to run the dishwasher half empty.
>>> COOKING & DINING:
>>>>> Utensil /juːˈtensl/ (n):
# a tool that is used in the house.
cooking/ kitchen utensils
a new set of cooking utensils
Wash your hands and all cooking utensils after preparing raw meat.
Ladle /ˈleɪdl/ (n):
# a large, deep spoon with a long handle, used especially for serving soup.
Colander /ˈkʌləndə(r)/ (n):
# a metal or plastic bowl with a lot of small holes in it, used for draining water from vegetables, etc. after washing or cooking.
Sieve /sɪv/ (n):
# a tool for separating solids from liquids or larger solids from smaller solids, made of a wire or plastic net attached to a ring. The liquid or small pieces pass through the net but the larger pieces do not.
Press the apricot jam through a sieve and stir in one tablespoon of cold water.
Wash the rice in a sieve under cold running water.
Strainer /ˈstreɪnə(r)/ (n):
# a kitchen utensil (= a tool) with a lot of small holes in it, used for separating solids from liquids.
A tea-strainer (n): dụng cụ lọc trà.
Tongs /tɑːŋz/ (n):
# [plural] a tool with two long parts that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things.
a pair of tongs.
Whisk /wɪsk/ (n):
# a kitchen utensil (= a tool) for mixing eggs, etc. very fast.
a metal whisk.
an electric whisk.
Scoop /skuːp/ (n):
# [countable] a tool like a large spoon with a deep bowl, used for picking up substances in powder form like flour, or for serving food like ice cream.
Use an ice-cream scoop.
Slice /slaɪs/ (n):
# a kitchen utensil (= tool) that you use to lift and serve pieces of food.
a cake slice.
Fish slice /ˈfɪʃ slaɪs/ (n):
# (North American English spatula) a kitchen utensil that has a broad flat part with narrow holes in it, attached to a long handle, used for turning and lifting food when cooking.
Spatula /ˈspætʃələ/ (n):
# a tool with a broad flat part that is not sharp, used for mixing and spreading things, especially in cooking and painting.
# (British English fish slice) a kitchen utensil that has a broad flat part with narrow holes in it, attached to a long handle, used for turning and lifting food when cooking.
Rolling pin /ˈrəʊlɪŋ pɪn/ (n):
# a wooden or glass kitchen utensil (= a tool) in the shape of a tube, used for rolling pastry flat.
(Pastry /ˈpeɪstri/ (n): [uncountable] a mixture of flour, fat and water or milk that is rolled out flat to be a base or cover for a pie, etc.)
Basting brush /ˈbeɪstɪŋ brʌʃ/ (n):
# a brush used for brushing liquid fat or juices over meat, etc. while it is cooking.
+++ Crushing, grating and squeezing:
mortar /ˈmɔːtə(r)/ (n):
# [countable] a small hard bowl in which you can crush substances such as seeds and grains to make them into powder with a special object (called a pestle); (cái cối).
pestle /ˈpesl/ (n):
# a small heavy tool with a round end used for pressing things to a powder in a special bowl called a mortar.
lemon-squeezer /ˈlemən skwiːzə(r)/ (n): (British English)
(North American English juicer)
# a kitchen utensil (= a tool) for pressing juice out of a fruit.
zester /ˈzestər/ (n):
# a kitchen tool for removing the zest from oranges, lemons, etc.
mill /mɪl/ (n):
# (often in compounds) a small machine for grinding a solid substance into powder.
a pepper mill.
potato masher /pəˈteɪtəʊ mæʃə(r)/ (n):
# a kitchen utensil (= tool) for mashing potatoes.
grater /ˈɡreɪtə(r)/ (n):
# a kitchen utensil (= a tool) with a rough surface, used for grating food into very small pieces.
a cheese/ nutmeg grater.
nutcracker /ˈnʌtkrækə(r)/ (n):
# (British English also nutcrackers [plural]) a tool for breaking the shells of nuts.
garlic press /ˈɡɑːlɪk pres/ (n):
# (British English also garlic crusher) a small kitchen tool used to crush garlic.
Chop the garlic clove thinly or crush it with a garlic press.
>>>>> Appliance /əˈplaɪəns/ (n):
# a machine that is designed to do a particular thing in the home, such as preparing food, heating or cleaning.
electrical/ household appliances.
They sell a wide range of domestic appliances - washing machines, dishwashers and so on.
modern heating appliances of all types.
Always switch off appliances that are not in use.
Blender /ˈblendə(r)/ (n):
# (British English also liquidizer /ˈlɪkwɪdaɪzər/) an electric machine for mixing soft food or liquid (máy xay sinh tố).
Combine the milk and eggs in a blender.
Handheld /ˈhændheld/ (n):
# a device, especially a computer, that is small enough to be held in the hand while being used.
Handheld blender (máy xay cầm tay).
Electric whisk (n): máy đánh trứng.
Food processor /ˈfuːd prəʊsesə(r)/ (n):
# a piece of equipment that is used to mix or cut up food (máy xay thịt/ thực phẩm).
Toaster /ˈtəʊstə(r)/ (n):
# an electrical machine for making toast.
(Toast /təʊst/ (n): [uncountable] slices of bread that have been made brown and dry by heating them on both sides in a toaster or under a grill.)
Microwave (n): lò vi sóng.
Vacuum cleaner /ˈvækjuːm kliːnər/ (n):
# (British English also Hoover™) an electrical machine that cleans floors, carpets, etc. by sucking up dirt and dust.
Broom /bruːm/ (n):
# [countable] a brush on the end of a long handle, used for sweeping floors.
Grab a broom and let’s clean up.
Feather duster /ˌfeðə ˈdʌstə(r)/ (n):
# a stick with feathers on the end of it that is used for cleaning.
(Feather: one of the many soft light parts covering a bird’s body)
Dustpan /ˈdʌstpæn/ (n):
# a small flat container with a handle into which dust is brushed from the floor.
a dustpan and brush.
The dustpan was full, so she emptied it into a rubbish bag.
Duster /ˈdʌstə(r)/ (n):
# a cloth for removing dust from furniture.
Washing machine /ˈwɒʃɪŋ məʃiːn/ (n):
# an electric machine for washing clothes.
How often do you run your washing machine?
I ran a load of laundry through the washing machine.
Dryer /ˈdraɪər/ (n):
# (also drier) (especially in compounds) a machine for drying something.
a hairdryer
Don’t put that sweater in the dryer.
Washer-dryer /ˌwɒʃə ˈdraɪə(r)/ (n):
# an electric machine that washes and dries clothes, etc.
Tumble dryer /ˌtʌmbl ˈdraɪə(r)/ (n):
# (also tumble drier) (both British English) a machine that uses hot air to dry clothes after they have been washed.
Spin dryer /ˌspɪn ˈdraɪə(r)/ (n):
# (also spin drier) (British English) a machine that partly dries clothes that you have washed by turning them round and round very fast to remove the water.
>>> Dining Room:
Bowl /bəʊl/ (n):
# [countable] (especially in compounds) a deep round dish with a wide open top, used especially for holding food or liquid.
a salad/ fruit/ sugar bowl.
Plate /pleɪt/ (n):
# [countable] a flat, usually round, dish that you put food on.
sandwiches on a plate.
Carafe /kəˈræf/ (n):
# a glass container with a wide neck in which wine or water is served at meals; the amount contained in a carafe.
I poured myself some water from the carafe on the table.
Napkin /ˈnæpkɪn/ (n):
# (also table napkin) a piece of cloth or paper used at meals for protecting your clothes and cleaning your lips and fingers.
SYNONYM: serviette (/ˌsɜːrviˈet/);
He tucked his napkin under his chin.
She dabbed her mouth with her table napkin.
a napkin ring (= for holding a napkin when it is not in use) made of silver.
Tablecloth /ˈteɪblklɒθ/ (n):
# A cloth that you use for covering the table, especially when you have a meal.
Candlestick /ˈkændlstɪk/ (n):
# an object for holding a candle.
silver candlesticks.
Pepper pot /ˈpepər pɑːt/ (n):
# (especially British English) (North American English usually pepper shaker) a small container with holes in the top, used for putting pepper on food.
Salt cellar /ˈsɔːlt selər/ (n):
# (North American English also salt shaker) a small container for salt, usually with one hole in the top, that is used at the table.
Cheeseboard /ˈtʃiːzbɔːd/ (n):
# a board that is used to cut cheese on.
>>>>> Cutting:
Knife /naɪf/ (n):
# a sharp blade (= metal edge) with a handle, used for cutting or as a weapon.
knives and forks
a sharp knife
Bread knife (n): dao cắt bánh mì.
Carving knife /ˈkɑːrvɪŋ naɪf/ (n):
# a large sharp knife for cutting cooked meat.
Cleaver /ˈkliːvər/ (n):
# a heavy knife with a broad metal blade, used for cutting large pieces of meat.
With a meat cleaver or heavy chef’s knife, cut the chicken into large pieces.
Peeler /ˈpiːlər/ (n):
# (usually in compounds) a special type of knife for taking the skin off fruit and vegetables.
a potato peeler.
Palette knife /ˈpælət naɪf/ (n):
# a knife with a blade (= metal cutting part) that bends easily and has a round end, used by artists and in cooking.
Paring knife /ˈperɪŋ naɪf/ (n):
# a small sharp knife, used especially for cutting and peeling fruit.
Kitchen scissors /ˈsɪzərz/ (n): kéo dùng cho việc nấu nướng.
Chopping board /ˈtʃɑːpɪŋ bɔːrd/ (n):
# (British English) (North American English cutting board) a board made of wood or plastic used for cutting meat or vegetables on.
Chopping block /ˈtʃɑːpɪŋ blɑːk/ (n):
# a thick wooden board or block for cutting food or wood on.
Steel /stiːl/ (n):
# [countable] a long, thin, straight piece of steel with a rough surface, used for rubbing knives on to make them sharp.
>>>>> Cutlery /ˈkʌtləri/ (n):
# (especially British English) (North American English usually flatware, silverware) knives, forks and spoons, used for eating and serving food.
Put the cutlery in the drawer.
a stainless steel cutlery set.
They had a canteen of cutlery as a wedding present.
a 24-piece cutlery set.
Fork /fɔːk/ (n):
# a tool with a handle and three or four sharp points (called prongs), used for picking up and eating food.
to eat with a knife and fork
with a fork: Mash the mixture with a fork.
Server /ˈsɜːvə(r)/ (n):
# [usually plural] a kitchen utensil (= tool) used for putting food onto somebody’s plate.
salad servers.
Tablespoon /ˈteɪblspuːn/ (n):
# a large spoon, used especially for serving food.
Dessertspoon /dɪˈzɜːtspuːn/ (n):
# a spoon of medium size.
Soup spoon (n): muỗng canh.
Teaspoon /ˈtiːspuːn/ (n):
# a small spoon for putting sugar into tea and other drinks.
Chopsticks /ˈtʃɒpstɪk/ (n):
# a pair of thin sticks that are used for eating with, especially in some Asian countries.
> Chopstick (n): either of a pair of thin sticks that are used for eating with, especially in some Asian countries.
Coaster /ˈkəʊstər/ (n):
# a small flat object that you put under a glass in order to protect the top of the table.