Bedrooms look different around the world, but the core items repeat: something to sleep on, something to cover you, somewhere to store clothes, and at least one mysterious surface that collects random objects.
Bedroom Visuals
These “picture cards” match common bedroom items. Tap the button to hear the word.
For example: I flopped onto the bed fully dressed.
For example: Put your socks in the hamper.
For example: I need two pillows or my neck complains.
For example: Grab a blanket—it’s cold tonight.
For example: Close the curtains; the sun is too aggressive.
For example: I read with the lamp on.
For example: My T-shirts are in the dresser.
For example: My coats are in the wardrobe.
Furniture And Big Stuff
| Word | Listen | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
bed The main thing you sleep on. | For example: I made the bed this morning. | |
mattress The soft (or not-so-soft) part you lie on. | For example: This mattress is too firm for me. | |
bed frame The structure that supports the mattress. | For example: The bed frame squeaks when I move. | |
headboard The panel at the head of the bed. | For example: My pillows rest against the headboard. | |
wardrobe A tall cabinet for hanging clothes (very common in UK/AU). | For example: I hung my shirt in the wardrobe. | |
closet A built-in space for clothes (very common in US/CA). | For example: My shoes are in the closet. | |
dresser A unit with drawers (common in US/CA). | For example: My socks are in the top drawer. | |
chest of drawers A unit with drawers (common in UK). | For example: The passports are in the chest of drawers. |
Bedding And Linens
| Word | Listen | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
sheet The fabric layer you sleep on (and sometimes under). | For example: I need to change the sheets. | |
fitted sheet A sheet with elastic edges that grips the mattress. | For example: The fitted sheet keeps popping off the corners. | |
pillowcase The cover for a pillow. | For example: I bought two extra pillowcases. | |
duvet / comforter / doona A thick bed covering (word choice depends on where you live). | For example: I kicked the duvet off in my sleep. | |
duvet cover A removable cover for a duvet. | For example: The duvet cover is in the wash. | |
bedsheet set A bundle: sheets + pillowcases (and sometimes more). | For example: I bought a new bedsheet set. |
Small Stuff By The Bed
| Word | Listen | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
nightstand Small table beside the bed (common in US/CA). | For example: Leave the water on the nightstand. | |
bedside table Small table beside the bed (common globally). | For example: My glasses are on the bedside table. | |
bedside cabinet A bedside table with drawers (common in UK). | For example: The charger is in the bedside cabinet. | |
alarm clock A clock that wakes you up (or tries to). | For example: Set the alarm clock for 7 a.m. | |
charging cable The cord you use to charge a device. | For example: My charging cable is too short. |
Bedroom Words Around The World
Same thing. Different English. All correct.
| Thing | Common Words | Listen | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thick bed covering | duvet (UK/EU), comforter (US/CA), doona (AU/NZ) | duvet comforter doona | For example: I kicked the duvet off in my sleep. |
| Clothes storage space | closet (US/CA), wardrobe (UK/AU) | closet wardrobe | For example: My coats are in the wardrobe. |
| Small table by the bed | nightstand (US/CA), bedside table (global), bedside cabinet (UK) | nightstand bedside table bedside cabinet | For example: Leave the water on the bedside table. |
| Where you plug things in | outlet (US/CA), socket (UK/EU), power point (AU/NZ) | outlet socket power point | For example: Is there a socket near the bed? |
| Trash container | trash can (US), bin (UK/AU), rubbish bin (AU/NZ) | trash can bin rubbish bin | For example: Toss the wrapper in the bin. |
| Sleep clothes | pajamas (US/CA), pyjamas (UK/AU) — same word, different spelling | pajamas pyjamas | For example: I changed into pajamas right after dinner. |
