6.5.2 Parts of a building

Use this domain for words referring to the parts and areas of a building.

Louw Nida Codes: 
7C Parts and Areas of Buildings
  • What words refer to the parts of a building?
    structure, section, part, wing, rotunda, pillar, column, arch, archway, tower, foundation, floor, roof, room, wall, door, window, entrance, exit, passage, hall, corridor, courtyard,
  • What words refer to the side of a building?
    side, front, back,
  • What words refer to the inside or outside of a building?
    inside, interior, outside, exterior,

    • 6.5.2.1 Wall

    Use this domain for words related to walls.

    Louw Nida Codes: 
    7F Walls and Fences
  • What words refer to the side of a house?
    wall, side of the house
  • What are the parts of a wall?
    frame, siding, insulation, arch

    • 6.5.2.2 Roof

    Use this domain for words related to a roof.

  • What words refer to the top of a house?
    roof, ceiling
  • What are the parts of a roof?
    rafter, truss, center pole, ridgepole, eaves, rain gutter, peak, corner, dormer window, chimney
  • What is the area called formed by the sides of the roof?
    attic

    • 6.5.2.3 Floor

    Use this domain for words related to a floor.

  • What words refer to the bottom of a house?
    floor
  • What do people cover their floors with?
    carpet, carpeted, rug, throw rug, floor mat, rushes, straw mat

    • 6.5.2.4 Door

    Use this domain for words related to a door.

  • What words refer to the entrance to a house?
    door, doorway, entrance, entry way
  • What kinds of doors are there?
    front door, back door, side door, screen door, double doors, glass door, sliding door
  • What are the parts of a door?
    doorknob, door handle, lock, key, bolt, hinge, doornail, threshold, doorsill, doorstep, doormat, doorframe, lintel, doorpost, doorbell
  • What words are used when a visitor comes to the door?
    knock, ring (the doorbell), answer (the door)
  • What is a person called who guards the door or gate, and answers when visitors come?
    doorkeeper, doorman, butler, gatekeeper, watchman, guard
  • What do people do to a door?
    open, close, swing close, slam, walk through, leave by, lock, unlock, bolt, block, hang, install

    • 6.5.2.5 Window

    Use this domain for words related to a window.

  • What words refer to a window?
    window
  • What are the parts of a window?
    window frame, windowsill, windowpane, window screen, glass, curtain, curtain rod, blind, shade, gable, shutter
  • What do people do to a window?
    open, close, look out, view

    • 6.5.2.6 Foundation

    Use this domain for words related to the foundation of a building.

  • What words refer to the foundation of a building?
    foundation
  • How does someone build a foundation?
    dig a foundation, lay a foundation, build a foundation, pour a (concrete) foundation
  • What words describe how good a foundation is?
    good foundation, firm foundation, even foundation, proper foundation, weak foundation

    • 6.5.2.7 Room

    Use this domain for words related to the rooms of a building.

  • What general words refer to a room in a building?
    room
  • What kinds of rooms are there in a house?
    room, living room, sitting room, parlor, dining room, bedroom, kitchen, closet, hall, passage, passageway, entry, pantry, garage, storeroom, storage room, laundry room, utility room, den, study, family room, breakfast nook, billiard room, conservatory, library, stair, stairway, stairwell, stairs, porch, front porch, back porch, patio, balcony, basement, attic, workroom, workshop, guestroom, guest bedroom,
  • What words refer to the room where the toilet is?
    toilet, bathroom, loo, john, rest room, wash room, men's room, ladies' room, lavatory, WC,
  • What kinds of rooms are there in an office?
    office, reception area, atrium, foyer
  • What kinds of rooms are there in a store?
    display room, display area, storeroom, office, back room, delivery area
  • What kinds of rooms are there in a church?
    foyer, sanctuary, meeting hall, worship center, baptistery, classroom, pastor's study, vestibule, belfry, choir loft, balcony

    • 6.5.2.8 Floor, story

    Use this domain for words related to the levels of a building.

  • What words refer to the levels in a building?
    floor, story, level,
  • What words refer to particular levels in a building?
    basement, ground floor, first floor, second floor, upstairs, downstairs,
  • What words refer to stairs and other ways of climbing to a higher level?
    stair, step, rung (of a ladder), staircase, stairway, stairwell, stairs, flight of stairs, elevator, lift, escalator, fire escape, ladder, banister, handrail, landing, ramp,