VOCABULARY - PLACES

This Vocabulary-Places is the list of words denoting various Places. • Aviary…The place where birds are kept • Apiary…The place where bees are kept • Aquarium…The place where fishes are kept • Hutch…The place where rabbits are kept • Sty…The place where pigs are kept • Insectariums…The places for keeping or breeding insects • Igloo…The shelter for an Eskimo • Chalet…The shelter of a Swiss peasant • Dowar…The shelter of an Arab • Tepee…The shelter of an American India • Wigwam… The shelter of an American India • Caravan…The shelter of a gipsy • Kraal…A Zulu village • Kabitka…The shelter of the Kirghis • Kennel…The place where dogs are housed • Stable…The place where horses are housed • Pen…The shelter for a cow • Byre… The shelter for a cow • Dovecot…The house or a box in which live pigeons or doves • Burrow…The dwelling place for animals underground • Den…The home of a lion • Drey…The home for the squirrels • Lair…The resting place of a wild animal • Form…The house of a hare • Eyrie…The nest of a bird of prey • Aerie… The nest of a bird of prey • Dispensary…The place where medicines are compounded • Hospital…The place for the treatment f sick people • Monastery…The residence for monks or priests • Convent…The residence for nuns • Dairy…The place where milk is converted into butter and cheese • Bakery…The place where bread and cakes are made • Abattoir…The place where animals slaughtered for the market • Brewery…The factory for manufacturing beer • Distillery…The place liquors are produced • Laundry…The place where cloths are washed and ironed • Garage…The place for housing cars • Hangar…The place for housing aero planes • Hotel…The place where the travelers can get lodging • Inn… The place where the travelers can get lodging • Restaurant…The place where the people can get food or refreshment • Cabaret…The variety show performed in a restaurant • Caboose…The kitchen in a ship • Church…The Christians’ place of worship • Galley… The kitchen in a ship • Hostel…The house for the residence of the students • Archives…The place where the Government records are kept • Factory…The place where the manufacturing is going on • Laboratory…The place where the scientific experiments are conducted • Incinerator…The place the wastages are reduced to ashes • Gymnasium…The place where the athletic exercises are performed • Herbarium…The place where the dried plants are kept • Museum…The place where the treasures of arts, are preserved • Cache…The place where the treasures of arts are hidden • Granary…The place for storing grain • Depot…The place where the goods are stored • Garret…The upper room or storey immediately under the roof • Tannery…The place where the leather is tanned • Barracks…The building for the accommodation of soldiers • Cantonment…The place where the soldiers are quartered • Mint…The place where the money is coined • Observatory…The place where the astronomical observation are taken • Orphanage…The place where the orphans are housed • Reformatory…An institution for reforming the young offenders • Quadrangle…The square courtyard bounded by buildings • Avenue…A wide road lines with trees on both sides • Boulevard… A wide road lines with trees on both sides • Cul-de-sac…The Street only opens at one end • Mosque…the Muslims’ place of worship • Reservoir…The place where water is collected and stored • Resort…The place frequented for the reasons of pleasure or health • Casino…The place where gambling is going on • Crèche…The place where the children are cared for while their parents are at work • Paddock…The place adjoining race-course where the horses are kept for racing • Booth…A covered stall at a fair • Scullery…the place where the plates and other utensils are washed up • Dock…The place where the ships are repaired • Quay…The place the ships are loaded or unloaded • Dormitory…The sleeping room in an institution • Refectory…The refreshment hall in a monastery • Kindergarten…The school for infants and young children • Glyptotheca…The room where the sculptures are preserved • Vivarium…The place where the animals are kept alive (ZOO) • Bunker…The receptacle for storing coal • Scuttle… The receptacle for storing coal • Caddy…The small box in which tea is kept • Butt…The large cask for holding wine • Hogshead… The large cask for holding wine • Cellar…An underground place for storing wine or other provisions • Portfolio…A portable case for holding papers or drawings • Decanter…An ornamental glass for holding wine • Creel…A basket in which the fishermen puts his fish • Reticule…The lady’s handbag or workbag • Ewer…The large jug or pitcher for holding water for the washbasin • Cruet…The small bottle for holding sauces for the dining table • Sheath…A case in which the blade of a sword is kept • Scabbard… A case in which the blade of a sword is kept Source: http://www.english-for-students.com/Vocabulary-Places.html