Lesson No 20A-Vocabulary For Places In Town

Vocabulary for Places in Town

Here are some common words and phrases used to describe places in a town:

Central Locations:

  • Downtown: The central business district of a town or city.
  • Main street: The main street or road in a town or city.
  • City center: The central area of a city.
  • Square: A public open space, often surrounded by buildings.
  • Plaza: A public square or open space, often with trees, fountains, or statues.

Residential Areas:

  • Neighborhood: A residential area within a city or town.
  • Suburb: A residential area outside of a city.
  • Apartment building: A building containing multiple apartments.
  • Condominium: A type of apartment building where residents own their individual units.
  • House: A single-family dwelling.

Commercial Areas:

  • Shopping mall: A large building containing multiple stores.
  • Market: A place where goods are bought and sold.
  • Department store: A large store selling a wide variety of goods.
  • Boulevard: A wide street, often lined with trees or shops.
  • Strip mall: A group of stores located in a single building or row of buildings.

Public Places:

  • Park: A public area with green spaces, trees, and sometimes playgrounds or sports facilities.
  • Library: A public place where books and other materials are available for borrowing.
  • Museum: A place where objects of historical or cultural interest are displayed.
  • Theater: A place where plays, movies, or concerts are performed.
  • Stadium: A large building or area used for sports events.

Transportation:

  • Bus station: A place where buses stop.
  • Train station: A place where trains stop.
  • Airport: A place where airplanes land and take off.
  • Harbor: A place where ships dock.
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