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Vocabulary – Household Appliances
List of household appliances in English
Electrical/mechanical machines that accomplish some household functions are called home appliances or household appliances. The main functions of household appliances are:
- cooking
- cleaning
- entertainment
Illustrated List of Household Appliances
This is a list of the principal household appliances:
blender | ![]() |
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can opener | ![]() |
coffee maker | ![]() |
dishwasher | ![]() |
electric kettle | ![]() |
hair dryer | ![]() |
fan | ![]() |
freezer | ![]() |
iron | ![]() |
juicer | ![]() |
mixer | ![]() |
microwave oven | ![]() |
refrigerator | ![]() |
shaver | ![]() |
stove | ![]() |
television set | ![]() |
toaster | ![]() |
vacuum cleaner | ![]() |
washing machine | ![]() |
Additional Detailed List of Home Appliances
The following household appliance vocabulary is organized into specific categories for ease of reference. You will find appliances for the kitchen, living room, bathroom, laundry room, outdoor areas, and home office.
Home Appliance Vocabulary for the Kitchen
You will find the following appliances in the kitchen:
- Refrigerator
- Microwave Oven
- Dishwasher
- Stove / Cooktop
- Oven
- Toaster
- Blender
- Coffee Maker
- Food Processor
- Electric Kettle
- Mixer
- Slow Cooker
- Rice Cooker
- Air Fryer
- Deep Fryer
Equipment for the Living Room
Here are some gadgets and devices for the living room:
- Television
- Home Theater System
- Soundbar
- Streaming Device
- DVD/Blu-ray Player
- Gaming Console
- Air Purifier
- Fan
- Space Heater
- Smart Speaker
- Lamp
- Humidifier
- Dehumidifier
- Wi-Fi Router
- Charging Station
Bathroom Devices and Appliances
Here are some gadgets and devices for the bathroom:
- Electric Toothbrush
- Hair Dryer
- Electric Razor
- Hair Straightener
- Hair Curler
- Bathroom Heater
- Electric Shower
- Hot Tub/Jacuzzi
- Towel Warmer
- Bathroom Scale
- Water Flosser
- Exhaust Fan
- Bathroom Mirror with Light
- Electric Bidet
- LED Showerhead
Appliances and Tools for Laundry Room
These are the appliances that you will need in your laundry room:
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Iron
- Ironing Board
- Laundry Basket
- Drying Rack
- Laundry Detergent Dispenser
- Steam Cleaner
- Fabric Shaver
- Garment Steamer
- Laundry Hamper
- Stain Remover
- Laundry Folding Table
- Laundry Sink
- Clothesline
Outdoor Appliances, Gadgets, and Tools
Here are some outdoor appliances, gadgets, and tools:
- Lawn Mower
- Leaf Blower
- Outdoor Grill/Barbecue
- Garden Hose
- Pressure Washer
- Hedge Trimmer
- Chainsaw
- Snow Blower
- Patio Heater
- Outdoor Lighting
- Pool Pump
- Garden Sprinkler System
- Outdoor Fan
- Fire Pit
- Electric Lawn Edger
Equipment, Gadgets, and Electronic Devices for Home Office
The following equipment, gadgets, and electronic devices are found in the home office:
- Computer
- Printer
- Scanner
- Fax Machine
- Shredder
- Telephone
- Wi-Fi Extender
- Surge Protector
- External Hard Drive
- Desk Lamp
- Monitor
- Keyboard
- Mouse
- Webcam
- Document Laminator

Conclusion
The above list of household appliance vocabulary is comprehensive and can be used as a reference for language teachers to design their vocabulary lessons, as well as for learners to enhance their vocabulary inventory.
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