Meaning: A receptacle for ashes and cigarette butts.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He placed his cigarette in the ashtray on the table.

Category: Household

Synonyms:

• cigarette holder
• ash receptacle

Meaning: A covering for a bed, such as a quilt or comforter.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The bed cover matched the curtains.

Category: Household

Synonyms:

• bedspread
• quilt

Meaning: Bedding items such as sheets and blankets.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She washed the bedclothes every week.

Category: Household

Synonyms:

• bedding
• linens

Meaning: Material used to cover a bed, such as sheets and blankets.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She bought new bedding for her bedroom.

Category: Household

Synonyms:

• linens
• bedclothes

Meaning: A container for storing items.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I put the toys in the bin.

Category: Household

Synonyms:

• container
• box

Meaning: A bag used for collecting waste or rubbish.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I need to take out the bin bag.

Category: Household

Synonyms: garbage bag

Meaning: A plastic bag used to line a waste bin.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I need to replace the bin liner.

Category: Household

Synonyms: trash bag

Meaning: A container used for carrying liquids or other substances.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She filled the bucket with water.

Category: Household

Synonyms:

• container
• pail

Meaning: To polish or shine something.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He buffed the car until it shone.

Category: Household

Synonyms:

• polish
• shine

Meaning: A container used for urination, typically kept in a bedroom.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The old house had a chamber pot under the bed.

Category: Household › Sanitation

Synonyms: urinal

Meaning: A container for carrying coal, typically with a handle.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He filled the coal scuttle to keep the fire going.

Category: Household › Tools

Meaning: A small mat or tray used to protect surfaces from hot or wet items.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Please use a coaster for your drink.

Category: Household › Accessories

Synonyms: mat

Meaning: A device used to hang clothes, typically made of wood or plastic.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I need a coat hanger for my new jacket.

Category: Household › Accessories

Synonyms: hanger

Meaning: To remove grease or oil from a surface.

Part of speech: verb

Example: You need to degrease the pan before cooking.

Category: Household › Cleaning

Synonyms:

• clean
• purify

Antonyms:

• dirty
• contaminate

Meaning: A large, deep pan used for washing dishes.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She filled the dish pan with soapy water.

Category: Household

Synonyms:

• sink
• basin

Meaning: A cloth used for drying dishes.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He grabbed a dish rag to wipe the counter.

Category: Household

Synonyms:

• dishcloth
• towel

Meaning: A cloth used for drying dishes.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She hung the dish towel on the rack.

Category: Household

Synonyms:

• dishcloth
• towel

Meaning: A cloth used for washing dishes.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She used a dishcloth to wipe the table.

Category: Household

Synonyms:

• dish rag
• towel

Meaning: A machine for washing dishes automatically.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The dishwasher cleaned the plates quickly.

Category: Household

Synonyms:

• dish cleaning machine
• automatic washer

Meaning: Water used for washing dishes, often dirty.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She poured the dishwater down the sink.

Category: Household

Synonyms:

• soapy water
• dirty water

Meaning: To wash something by hand, especially clothing.

Part of speech: verb

Example: You should handwash delicate items.

Category: Household › Cleaning

Synonyms:

• wash by hand
• clean

Meaning: To vacuum clean a surface.

Part of speech: verb

Example: I need to hoover the living room today.

Category: Household

Synonyms: vacuum

Meaning: A flexible tube used to convey liquids.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She used a hose to water the garden.

Category: Household

Synonyms: tube

Meaning: To wash something with a hose.

Part of speech: verb

Example: They decided to hose down the patio after the party.

Category: Household

Synonyms: wash

Meaning: A hose used for watering plants or gardens.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She bought a new hosepipe for her garden.

Category: Household

Synonyms: garden hose

Meaning: A flat surface on which clothes are ironed.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I set up the ironing board in the laundry room.

Category: Household

Synonyms:

• pressing board
• ironing surface

Meaning: A container for boiling water, typically with a spout.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I filled the kettle with water to make tea.

Category: Household › Kitchenware

Synonyms: teapot

Meaning: A cover for a container.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She put the lid on the pot.

Category: Household

Synonyms:

• cover
• top

Meaning: Having a lid.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The lidded container kept the food fresh.

Category: Household

Synonyms: covered

Meaning: A tool for cleaning floors, typically with a long handle and absorbent material.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She used a mop to clean the kitchen floor.

Category: Household › Cleaning

Synonyms: cleaning tool

Meaning: To clean up a spill or mess.

Part of speech: phrasal verb

Example: He had to mop up the spilled juice.

Category: Household › Cleaning

Synonyms:

• clean up
• tidy up

Meaning: A room used for morning activities, often in a large house.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The family gathered in the morning room for breakfast.

Category: Household › Rooms

Synonyms: breakfast room

Meaning: A small ball of chemical used to repel moths from clothing.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She placed mothballs in her closet to protect her clothes.

Category: Household › Pest Control

Synonyms:

• repellent
• pest control

Meaning: a brand of glassware that is heat-resistant

Part of speech: noun

Example: She baked the cake in a Pyrex dish.

Category: Household

Synonyms: heat-resistant glass

Meaning: A piece of old cloth, often used for cleaning or wiping.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I used a rag to clean the spilled juice.

Category: Household › Cleaning Supplies

Meaning: A bag containing a mixture of various items, often old or discarded.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She found a ragbag of old toys in the attic.

Category: Household › Storage

Meaning: A soft leather cloth used for cleaning or drying.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I used a shammy to dry my car after washing it.

Category: Household

Synonyms:

• chamois
• cloth

Meaning: A mass of fine steel fibers used for cleaning or polishing.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She used steel wool to scrub the dirty pots.

Category: Household › Cleaning Supplies

Synonyms: cleaning wool

Meaning: Glassware with a stem, such as wine glasses.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She set the table with elegant stemware.

Category: Household › Tableware

Synonyms: glassware

Meaning: A portable ladder that is hinged to stand freely.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He used a step ladder to reach the top shelf.

Category: Household › Tools

Synonyms: folding ladder