Stores and Consumer Goods

Types of selling places

retail store, wholesale store, chain store, convenience store;

department store, specialty shop, hypermarket, box store, warehouse;

food store, supermarket, grocery store, farmers' market, food market;

street market, flower market, secondhand shop, flea market;

street vendor, ice cream vendor, fruit stand, hot-dog stand, newsstand;

drugstore / pharmacy;

Specialty shops / Specialty stores

music store, record store, bookstore, china store, electric appliances store, computer store, toy store, sporting goods store, haberdashery store, variety store, hardware store, lumberyard, tobacco shop / cigarette store;

Some specialty stores and their goods

Office supplies, stationery store

stationery, copy paper, white paper, writing paper, drawing paper, ruled paper, carbon paper;

notebook, notepad, scratch paper, file, folder, binder, organizer;

pen, ball (point) pen, fountain pen, pencil, color marker, crayon;

ruler, stencil, pencil sharpener, eraser, clipboard, drawing board;

paper clip, paper clamp, stapler, tack, Scotch tape, adhesive tape, sticker, label;

wastebasket, wastepaper basket;

Cosmetics and toiletries

toothpaste, toothbrush, dental floss, mouthwash;

soap, shampoo, hair conditioner, hairbrush, comb;

deodorant, antiperspirant, perfume, toilet water, lotion;

cream, facial cream, hand cream, moisturizing cream, shaving cream;

shaver, razor, blade;

make-up, lipstick, lip gloss, rouge, mascara, eyeliner, eye pencil, eye shadow / eye shade;

nail polish, nail polish remover, manicure scissors, nail file;

paper tissues, Kleenex;

Home appliances, household appliances

lamps, lights, floor lamp, desk lamp, chandelier, light bulbs, flashlight;

TV set, stereo system, radio, air-conditioner, iron, hairdryer;

refrigerator, freezer, microwave oven. electric stove, electric range, grill;

mixer, food processor; meat grinder, meat chopper; toaster;

electric tea kettle / electric teapot, coffee maker, coffee machine; coffee mill / coffee grinder;

washing machine, dishwasher;

Housewares, kitchen utensils

china / porcelain, teapot, coffeepot, cup, saucer, mug, sugar bowl, creamer;

crystal, glassware, stemware, glasses;

tableware, platter, plate, dinner plate, salad plate, soup bowl, salad bowl;

cutlery, knife, carving knife, cleaver, bread knife, paring knife, carving fork;

flatware, fork, dinner fork, salad fork, spoon, tea spoon, table spoon;

cookware, pan, saucepan, casserole, pot, Dutch oven, frying pan, skillet;

lid, handle, cutting board, tray, kitchen scales, dipper, strainer, funnel;

spatula, ladle, tongs, nutcracker, can opener, kitchen scissors, ice pick;

dishtowel, tea towel, paper towel, napkins, paper napkins;

Furniture store

table, dining table, kitchen table, writing table, desk, computer table;

coffee table, end table, night table, dressing-table, vanity table, mirror;

bed, queen bed, bunk bed, folding bed, sofa, divan, couch;

chair, armchair. office chair, swivel chair, kitchen stool, bench;

wardrobe, dresser, chest of drawers, wall unit, bookcase, bookshelf, stand;

cupboard, kitchen cabinet, kitchen counter;

Other related words

salesman, dealer, seller, buyer, customer, consumer.

(Phrases for situations in a department store are listed in the file Shopping in the section Phrases.)

(Фразы для ситуаций в универмаге приведены в файле Shopping в разделе Phrases.)