فهرست
Police station
Title: Police station
Pronunciation: /pəˈliːs steɪʃən/
Part of speech: Noun
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: pəˈliːs steɪʃən
Synonym: Precinct, cop shop
A building used as headquarters for police officers and their administrative staff
The suspect was taken to the police station for questioning
Bus station
Title: Bus station
Pronunciation: /bʌs ˈsteɪʃən/
Part of speech: Noun
Formal or informal: Generally informal.
Countable or uncountable: Countable (e.g., “two bus stations”).
Stress marks: bus sta’tion Synonym: Bus terminal
A designated location or facility where buses stop to pick up and drop off passengers
I waited at the bus station for my friend to arrive
Prison
Title: Prison
Pronunciation: /ˈprɪzn/
Part of speech: Noun
Formal or informal: Generally formal.
Countable or uncountable: Countable (e.g., “two prisons”).
Stress marks: ‘prison
Synonym: Jail, penitentiary
Opposite: Freedom
A facility or institution designed for the confinement of individuals convicted of crimes
He was sentenced to five years in prison for his actions
City hall
Title: City hall
Pronunciation: /ˈsɪti hɔːl/
Part of speech: Noun
Formal or informal: Generally formal.
Countable or uncountable: Countable (e.g., “two city halls”).
Stress marks: ‘city ‘hall
Synonym: Town hall
The central administrative building where the governing body of a city or town operates
The mayor gave a speech at city hall
Hospital
Title: Hospital
Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːspɪtl/
Part of speech: Noun
Formal or informal: Generally formal.
Countable or uncountable: Countable (e.g., “two hospitals”).
Stress marks: ‘hos’pital
Synonym: Medical center
A medical institution or facility where sick or injured people are given medical treatment and care
She works as a nurse in a local hospital
Market
Title: Market
Pronunciation: /ˈmɑːrkɪt/
Part of speech: Noun
Formal or informal: Can be both formal and informal.
Countable or uncountable: Countable (e.g., “two markets”).
Stress marks: ‘mar’ket
Synonym: Marketplace
A physical or virtual place where goods or services are bought and sold
I went to the farmer’s market to buy fresh produce
Library
Title: Library
Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪbrəri/
Part of speech: Noun
Formal or informal: Generally formal.
Countable or uncountable: Countable (e.g., “two libraries”).
Stress marks: ‘li’brary
Synonym: Bookstore
A place where books and other informational materials are kept and made available for borrowing
She spent the afternoon studying at the library
Avenue
Title: Avenue
Pronunciation: /ˈævɪnjuː/
Part of speech: Noun
Formal or informal: Generally formal.
Countable or uncountable: Countable (e.g., “two avenues”).
Stress marks: ‘av’e’nue
Synonym: Boulevard
A wide road or thoroughfare, often lined with trees or buildings, typically running perpendicular
They walked down the avenue, enjoying the shade from the trees
Alley
Title: Alley
Pronunciation: /ˈæli/
Part of speech: Noun
Formal or informal: Often informal.
Countable or uncountable: Countable (e.g., “two alleys”).
Stress marks: ‘al’ley
Synonym: Lane
A narrow passageway, typically between buildings, often used for pedestrian access
The kids played ball in the alley behind the house
Street
Title: Street
Pronunciation: /striːt/
Part of speech: Noun
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Road
Opposite: Alley
A public road in a city or town, typically with houses and buildings on one or both sides
I live on the main street in my neighborhood
Boulevard
Title: Boulevard
Pronunciation: /ˈbuləvɑːd/
Part of speech: Noun
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Avenue
Opposite: Dead-end street
A wide street, typically lined with trees
The parade will pass through the boulevard
Traffic
Title: Traffic
Pronunciation: /ˈtræfɪk/
Part of speech: Noun
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Congestion
Opposite: Clear roads
The movement of vehicles or people along a road or street
The traffic was heavy during rush hour
Road
Title: Road
Pronunciation: /rəʊd/
Part of speech: Noun
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Street
Opposite: Dead-end
A wide way leading from one place to another, especially one with a specially prepared
We took a road trip across the country
Highway
Title: Highway
Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪweɪ/
Part of speech: Noun
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Freeway
Opposite: Back roads
A main road, especially one connecting major towns or cities
We took the highway to get to the next city
Expressway
Title: Expressway
Pronunciation: /ɪkˈspresweɪ/
Part of speech: Noun
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Highway
Opposite: Local road
A high-speed road, typically with limited access and no intersections
The expressway was closed due to an accident
Bridge
Title: Bridge
Pronunciation: /brɪdʒ/
Part of speech: Noun
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive
Synonym: Viaduct
Opposite: Tunnel
A structure carrying a road, path, railroad, or canal across a river, ravine, road, railroad
We drove over the bridge to get to the other side of the river
Square
Title: Square
Pronunciation: /skweər/
Part of speech: Noun
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Synonym: Plaza
Opposite: Empty lot
A quadrilateral space or courtyard, usually surrounded by buildings
The town square was filled with people celebrating the holiday
Countryside
Title: Countryside
Pronunciation: /ˈkʌntrisaɪd/
Part of speech: Noun
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Stress marks: ˈkʌntrisaɪd
Synonym: Rural areas, farmland, hinterland
Opposite: City, urban areas
The rural areas or open land outside of cities and towns
She loves spending time in the countryside
Twon
Title: Twon
Pronunciation: /taʊn/
Part of speech: Noun
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: taʊn
Synonym: Municipality, township, borough
Opposite: Countryside, rural area
An urban area that is larger than a village but smaller than a city
I live in a small town
Village
Title: Village
Pronunciation: /ˈvɪlɪdʒ/
Part of speech: Noun
Formal or informal: both
Stress marks: ˈvɪlɪdʒ
Synonym: Hamlet, small town, settlement
Opposite: City, urban area
A small community or settlement in a rural area, typically smaller than a town
She grew up in a peaceful village
Rural
Title: Rural
Pronunciation: /ˈrʊərəl/
Part of speech: Adjective
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Stress marks: ˈrʊərəl
Synonym: Countryside, agricultural, rustic
Opposite: Urban, city-based
Relating to the countryside or agricultural areas; not urban or city-based
He prefers the peacefulness of rural life
District
Title: District
Pronunciation: /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
Part of speech: Noun
Formal or informal: both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ˈdɪstrɪkt
Synonym: Region, area, zone
An area of a city, town, or country that has specific boundaries for administrative, commercial
He lives in the downtown district
Urban
Title: Urban
Pronunciation: /ˈɜːrbən/
Part of speech: Adjective
Formal or informal: Both
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ˈɜːrbən
Synonym: City, metropolitan
Opposite: Rural, countryside
Relating to or characteristic of a town or city
Many people prefer the urban lifestyle over rural living
Downtown
Title: Downtown
Pronunciation: /ˈdaʊntaʊn/
Part of speech: Adverb/adjective
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ˈdaʊntaʊn
Synonym: City center, central business district
Opposite: Suburban, rural
In or towards the central part of a city, especially one’s business district
Let’s go shopping downtown this weekend
Amusement park
Title: Amusement park
Pronunciation: /əˈmjuːzmənt pɑːrk/
Part of speech: Noun
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: əˈmjuːzmənt pɑːrk
Synonym: Theme park, funfair
A large park where people can go to enjoy various rides, games, and other forms of entertainment
The amusement park was packed with families enjoying their day out
Gas station
Title: Gas station
Pronunciation: /ˈɡæs steɪʃən/
Part of speech: Noun
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Stress marks: ˈɡæs steɪʃən
Synonym: Petrol station, service station
A place where gasoline and other fuels are sold to motor vehicles
We need to stop at the gas station to fill up the car
