▸ Specimen Drawer

Objects & Tools — Lesson 7

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balloon

bəˈluːn

Large tough nonrigid bag filled with gas or heated air — she inflated the balloon with helium.

The child held a red balloon at the fair.

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banner

ˈbænər

Long strip of cloth or paper used for decoration or advertising — the welcome banner hung across the entrance of the school.

The protesters carried banners with their demands written on them.

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barrier

ˈbæriər

A structure or object that impedes free movement — language can be a barrier to communication.

The police set up a barrier across the road.

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basement

ˈbeɪs.mənt

A room or area below the ground floor of a building, often used for storage or — the basement flooded during the heavy rain.

The basement flooded during the heavy rain.

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basket

ˈbæskɪt

A container made of woven material such as straw, cane, or wire, used for — she put the fruit in a basket.

She put the fruit in a basket.

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bath

bæθ

A large container for holding water in which a person washes their whole body — I filled the bath with hot water.

I filled the bath with hot water.

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bathroom

ˈbæθruːm

A room in a house or building that contains a toilet and often a sink and — where is the bathroom?

Where is the bathroom?

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bedroom

ˈbed.ruːm

A room used for sleeping in — you can stay in the spare bedroom.

Our home has three bedrooms.

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bench

bents

A long seat for more than one person — he put his bag on the bench beside him.

The children sat on the bench in the park.

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bicycle

ˈbaɪsɪkl̩

A vehicle with two wheels that you ride by pushing pedals with your feet — she bought a new red bicycle.

I ride my bicycle to school every day.

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blanket

ˈblæŋ.kɪt

A blanket is a large, soft piece of fabric, typically used on a bed to keep — I pulled the blanket up to my chin.

I pulled the blanket up to my chin.

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blouse

blaʊs

A top worn by women — the blouse is made of cotton.

She wore a white blouse to work.

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