utility room
Where appliances live
A utility room is a space in a home dedicated to practical household tasks—laundry, storage, and mechanical equipment.
It typically houses the washer and dryer, water heater, or furnace, keeping functional clutter separate from living areas: The plumber found the leak behind the utility room door.
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- dryerAppliance removing moisture
- hamperObstruct or clothes basket
- clotheslineCord for air-drying laundry
- ironingSmoothing cloth with heat
detergent · softener · bleach · fabric · delicates · rinse · lint · stain
Enclosed heat-producing structure
Horizontal storage platforms
- cabinetsEnclosed storage furniture
- binsReceptacles for storage
- containersObjects for holding things
- hooksCurved catching devices
racks · drawers · baskets · totes · crates · cupboard · boxes · labels
Floor-washing implement
- broomBristled cleaning stick
- vacuumAbsence of matter
- bucketOpen-top carrying vessel
- spongesPorous absorbent masses
brushes · disinfectant · wipes · polish · gloves · dustpan · scrubber · rags
Craftsman's heavy-duty surface
- toolsDevices for doing work
- hardwareMetal goods and fittings
- repairRestore to working order
- maintenancePreserving working condition
toolbox · stepladder · flashlight · tape · adhesives · fasteners
washer
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- dryerAppliance removing moisture
- hamperObstruct or clothes basket
- clotheslineCord for air-drying laundry
ironing · detergent · softener · bleach · fabric · delicates · rinse · lint · stain · basket
furnace
Enclosed heat-producing structure
shelves
Horizontal storage platforms
- cabinetsEnclosed storage furniture
- binsReceptacles for storage
- containersObjects for holding things
hooks · racks · drawers · baskets · totes · crates · cupboard · boxes · labels · dividers
mop
Floor-washing implement
sponges · brushes · disinfectant · wipes · polish · gloves · dustpan · scrubber · rags · squeegee
workbench
Craftsman's heavy-duty surface
maintenance · toolbox · stepladder · flashlight · tape · adhesives · fasteners
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utility roomliving room
Home's social space
living space · drawing room · parlor · lounge · family room
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Formal reception space
parlor · reception room · salon · formal dining room · foyer
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Inhabitable area of home
living quarters · bedroom · master bedroom · living room · sanctuary
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