LexiTopic: Household Goods & Furnishings
The LexiConnexxions analysis has identified 138 words that are used in 150 different ways related to Household Goods and Furnishings in the A-O portion of Spelling Bee lexicon, which comprises 74% of the entire lexicon.
The list is given below, followed by the topical analysis, with definitions.
Words marked with an asterisk have been used in at least one Spelling Bee puzzle, then subsequently disallowed; they are retained here for historical interest.
Words marked with an asterisk have been used in at least one Spelling Bee puzzle, then subsequently disallowed; they are retained here for historical interest.
Words Related to HOUSEHOLD GOODS & FURNISHINGS in the Spelling Bee lexicon: Word List
ACCENTADORNAMENITYAMPHORAANDIRONAPPLIANCEAPPOINTAPRONARMCHAIRBATHBATHMATBATHTUBBEANBAGBEDDEDBEDDINGBEDHEADBELLBENCHBIBELOTBIDETBIRDBATHBLANKETBLIND
BOATBOLTBOMBEBOOKRACKBOOTJACKBOWLBROOMBUFFETBUNKCANECANEDCANINGCANOPYCANOPYCANTEENCHAIRCHALICECHINACHINTZYCHIPCLIPCLOTHCOATRACK
COLONIALCOLONIALLYCOMMODECOMPOTECOOKTOPCOUCHCOUNTRYCOUPECRIBCROOKCURIOCURTAINDARKDAYBEDDELFTDINETTEDIVANDOILYDOLLYDOODADDOORDOORKNOBDOORMAT
DROPDUVETEGGCUPELITEENAMELFEETFINIALFLUTEFOBSFOILFONDU*FONDUEFOOTBOARDFOOTEDFORKFORMFROGFUTONGARLANDHANDRAILHATRACKHIGHCHAIRHINGE
HINGINGHUTCHICICLEIMPLEMENTINBUILTINLAIDINLAYINLAYINGIRONIRONINGKNOBLAMPLAPBOARDLATCHLAUNDRYLAYETTELEAFLINELINENLOCKLOCKABLELOCKEDLOCKUP
LOOFALOOFAHLOOFASLOOPLOOPINGMANDOLINMANGLEMATTEDMATTINGMIRRORMORTARMOTHMOTHBALLMOTHYMOTIFMOTIVENAKEDNAPKINNAPPY*NOGGIN
OVENORMOLU*OTTOMAN
Words Related to HOUSEHOLD GOODS & FURNISHINGS in the Spelling Bee lexicon: Topical Arrangement
Subject Headings
Appliances, Hardware, Tools, etc.BathroomBedroom and BeddingDécorFurniture
Kitchen and Pantry
LaundrySoft GoodsTablewareWindows and DoorsYard and Garden
Appliances, Hardware, Tools etc.
BELL: a doorbellAMENITY: the attractiveness and value of real estate or of a residential structure; also, a feature conducive to such attractiveness and valueANDIRON: either of a pair of metal supports for firewood used on a hearth and made of a horizontal bar mounted on short legs with usually a vertical shaft surmounting the front endAPPLIANCE: a household or office device (such as a stove, fan, or refrigerator) operated by gas or electric currentBOLT: a wood or metal bar or rod used to fasten a door; also, the part of a lock that is shot or withdrawn by the key; also, to secure with a bolt (bolt the door)BOOTJACK: a device (as with a V-shaped notch) used for pulling off bootsBROOM: a bundle of firm stiff twigs or fibers bound together on a long handle especially for sweepingCLIP: a 2-bladed instrument for cutting especially the nailsDOORKNOB: a knob that releases a door latchDROP: a movable plate that covers the keyhole of a lockELITE: a typewriter type providing 12 characters to the linear inchFOBS: or key fob: an object attached to a key chain or key ring, especially: a small electronic device used typically in place of a key (as to unlock a door or start a vehicle) or to remotely initiate the action of another device (such as a garage door)HANDRAIL: a narrow rail for grasping with the hand as a supportHINGE: a jointed or flexible device on which a door, lid, or other swinging part turns; or to swing as if on a hingeHINGING: a jointed or flexible device on which a door, lid, or other swinging part turns; or to swing as if on a hingeIMPLEMENT: a device used in the performance of a task: tool, utensilIRON: a household device usually with a flat metal base that is heated to smooth, finish, or press (such as cloth); also, to smooth or press cloth or clothing with a heated ironIRONING: to smooth or press cloth or clothing with a heated ironKNOB: a small rounded ornament or handleLATCH: a fastener (as for a door) consisting essentially of a pivoted bar that falls into a notch; also, a fastener (as for a door) in which a spring slides a bolt into a hole; also: night latch, a door lock having a spring bolt operated from the outside by a key and from the inside by a knobLEAF: a part (as of window shutters, folding doors, or gates) that slides or is hingedLOCK: a fastening (as for a door) operated by a key or a combination; also, to fasten the lock of; to make fast with or as if with a lock (lock up the house); to become locked; also, to fasten in or out or to make secure or inaccessible by or as if by means of locks (locked himself away from the curious world)LOCKABLE: a fastening (as for a door) operated by a key or a combination; also, to fasten the lock of; to make fast with or as if with a lock (lock up the house); to become locked; also, to fasten in or out or to make secure or inaccessible by or as if by means of locks (locked himself away from the curious world)LOCKED: a fastening (as for a door) operated by a key or a combination; also, to fasten the lock of; to make fast with or as if with a lock (lock up the house); to become locked; also, to fasten in or out or to make secure or inaccessible by or as if by means of locks (locked himself away from the curious world)LOCKUP: an act of locking: the state of being lockedLOOP: a ring or curved piece used to form a fastening, handle, or catch; also, to fasten with a loopLOOPING: a ring or curved piece used to form a fastening, handle, or catch; also, to fasten with a loop
Bathroom
APRON: an upward or downward vertical extension of a bathroom fixture (such as a sink or tub)BATH: a bathtub, or the water used for bathingBATHMAT: M-W has the open compound bath mat, a usually washable mat used in a bathroomBATHTUB: a usually fixed tub for bathingBIDET: a bathroom fixture used especially for bathing the external genitals and the anal regionCOMMODE: a boxlike structure holding a chamber pot under an open seat; or a chamber pot or toilet; also a movable washstand with a cupboard underneathLOOFA: M-W has only loofah (or luffa), a sponge consisting of the fibrous interior of the mature dried fruit of a loofah (especially Luffa aegyptiaca synonym L. cylindrica)LOOFAH: M-W has only loofah (or luffa), a sponge consisting of the fibrous interior of the mature dried fruit of a loofah (especially Luffa aegyptiaca synonym L. cylindrica)LOOFAS: M-W has only loofah (or luffa), a sponge consisting of the fibrous interior of the mature dried fruit of a loofah (especially Luffa aegyptiaca synonym L. cylindrica)
Bedroom and Bedding
BEDDED: having a bed or beds of a specified kind or number —used in combination, e.g., a twin-bedded roomBEDDING: bedclothesBLANKET: a large usually oblong piece of woven fabric used as a bed coveringBUNK: a bunk bedCANOPY: a cloth covering suspended over a bedCRIB: a small child's bedstead with high enclosing usually slatted sidesDUVET: a comforter, a thick bed covering made of two layers of cloth containing a filling (such as down)FOOTBOARD: a board forming the foot of a bedFUTON: a usually cotton-filled mattress used on the floor or in a frame as a bed, couch, or chairLAYETTE: a complete outfit of clothing and equipment for a newborn infant
Décor
ACCENT: a substance or object used for emphasis such as a plant used as a decorative accentADORN: to enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objectsAMPHORA: a 2-handled vessel shaped like an amphoraAPPOINT: to provide with complete and usually appropriate or elegant furnishings or equipmentBIBELOT: a small household ornament or decorative objectCANE: a tiny glass rod used in decorative glasswork (as in millefiori and paperweights)CHIP: a small card displaying a paint color or a range of paint colors available for purchase (fabric swatches and paint chips)COLONIAL: made or prevailing during a colonial period (a town known for its Dutch/French/Spanish colonial architecture; colonial furniture); also, adapted from or reminiscent of a mode of design from a colonial period (new homes built in the colonial style); also, or Colonial: a product exhibiting colonial style, especially: a house built in the neoclassical style of the American colonial periodCOLONIALLY: made or prevailing during a colonial period (a town known for its Dutch/French/Spanish colonial architecture; colonial furniture); also, adapted from or reminiscent of a mode of design from a colonial period (new homes built in the colonial style); also, or Colonial: a product exhibiting colonial style, especially: a house built in the neoclassical style of the American colonial periodCOUNTRY: of or relating to a decorative style associated with life in the country (an English country look); also, possessing a style of rustic simplicity (country furniture)CURIO: something (such as a decorative object) considered novel, rare, or bizarre; short for curiosityDOILY: a small napkin or a small often decorative mat, named for Doily or Doyley flourished 1711 a London draperDOODAD: an ornamental attachment or decoration, or an often small article whose common name is unknown or forgottenFINIAL: a crowning ornament or detail (such as a decorative knob)FROG: a small holder (as of metal, glass, or plastic) with perforations or spikes for holding flowers in place in a bowl or vaseGARLAND: a circular or spiral arrangement of intertwined material (such as flowers or leaves)ICICLE: a long narrow strip (as of foil) used to decorate a Christmas treeINLAID: set into a surface in a decorative design; decorated with a design or material set into a surfaceINLAY: to set into a surface or ground material; to adorn with insertions; also, inlaid work or a decorative inlaid patternINLAYING: to set into a surface or ground material; to adorn with insertions; also, inlaid work or a decorative inlaid patternLAMP: a decorative appliance housing a lamp that is usually covered by a shadeMATTED: to provide with a mat or matting: a piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support; or a piece of material placed at a door for wiping soiled shoe solesMATTING: to provide with a mat or matting: a piece of coarse, woven, plaited, or felted fabric used especially as a floor covering or a support; or a piece of material placed at a door for wiping soiled shoe soles; also, the item so usedMIRROR: a polished or smooth surface (as of glass) that forms images by reflectionMOTIF: a single or repeated design or color (a decorative motif)MOTIVE: a motif: a single or repeated design or color (a decorative motif)NAKED: scantily supplied or furnished (a drab, naked room); lacking embellishment: unadorned (hands naked of rings, naked walls)
ORMOLU*: often attributive: golden or gilded brass or bronze used for decorative purposes (as in mounts for furniture)
Furniture
ARMCHAIR: a chair with armrestsBEANBAG: any of various pellet-filled bags used as furniture (such as a chair) or household articles (such as an ashtray base)BEDHEAD: the head of a bed; especially, British: headboardBENCH: a long seat for two or more persons; also, to furnish with benches, or to seat on a benchBOMBE: bombé: having outward curving lines —usually used of furniture [bombe is a frozen dessert, which see]BOOKRACK: a rack for holding booksBUFFET: furniture: a sideboard, a piece of dining-room furniture having compartments and shelves for holding articles of table serviceCANE: rattan, a part of the jointed stem of a rattan used especially for furniture, wickerwork, and walking sticks, especially: split rattan for wickerwork or basketwork; also, to weave or furnish with cane (rattan) (e.g., to cane the seat of a chair)CANED: to weave or furnish with cane (rattan) (e.g., to cane the seat of a chair)CANING: to weave or furnish with cane (rattan) (e.g., to cane the seat of a chair)CHAIR: a seat typically having four legs and a back for one personCHINTZY: decorated with or as if with chintzCOATRACK: a stand or rack fitted with pegs, hooks, or hangers and used for the temporary storage of garmentsCOMMODE: a low chest of drawersCOUCH: an article of furniture for sitting or recliningDAYBED: a chaise longue of a type made 1680–1780; or a couch that can be converted into a bedDINETTE: furniture for a small space usually off a kitchen used for informal diningDIVAN: a large couch usually without back or arms often designed for use as a bedDOOR: a part of a piece of furniture, usually aswinging or sliding barrier by which an entry is closed and openedFEET: the lower end of the leg of a chair or tableFORM: a long seat: a benchHATRACK: M-W shows only an open compound hat rack, a hallstand, a tall piece of furniture with a mirror, several pegs or arms for hats and other articles of clothing, a rack for umbrellas, and a compartment for storage; also, a wooden framework with several projecting pegs that hangs against a wall and is used to hold hats and other articles of clothing; also, a clothes tree, an upright postlike stand with hooks or pegs around the top on which to hang clothes; also, a loop (as of wire) into which to slip the brim of a hat under a theater seat or shelf or against a wallHIGHCHAIR: M-W shows an open compound high chair, a child's chair with long legs, a footrest, and usually a feeding trayHUTCH: a cupboard usually surmounted by open shelvesINBUILT: M-W’s only entry: inbuilt, chiefly British: BUILT-IN: a built-in piece of furniture)LAPBOARD: a board used on the lap as a table or deskLEAF: the movable parts of a table top (added a leaf to the table to accommodate more people)
OTTOMAN: an upholstered often overstuffed seat or couch usually without a back; also, an overstuffed footstool; from French, probably from Italian ottomano, from Arabic ʽothmānī, from ʽOthmān Osman I, founder of the Ottoman Empire
Kitchen and Pantry
BOWL: a concave usually nearly hemispherical vessel: a rounded container that is usually larger than a cup (a soup bowl); specifically: a drinking vessel (as for wine); also, the contents of a bowl (a bowl of rice)CANTEEN: a portable chest with compartments for carrying bottles or for cooking and eating utensilsCOOKTOP: the flat top of a range; also, a built-in cabinet-top cooking apparatus containing usually four heating unitsCROOK: a pothook, an s-shaped hook for hanging pots and kettles over an open fireENAMEL: something that is enameled; enamelwareFOIL: very thin sheet metal, as aluminum foilFONDU*: M-W: uncommon variant of fondue, a chafing dish in which fondue is madeFONDUE: a chafing dish in which fondue is madeMANDOLIN: usually mandoline: a kitchen utensil with a blade for slicing and shreddingMORTAR: a sturdy vessel in which material is pounded or rubbed with a pestle
OVEN: a chamber used for baking, heating, or drying
Laundry
DARK: darks plural: clothing that is dark in color (separated the darks and the lights before starting the laundryDOLLY: a wooden-pronged instrument for beating and stirring clothes in the process of washing them in a tubLAUNDRY: a room for doing the family wash; also, clothes or linens that have been or are to be launderedLINE: a clothesline: a line (as of cord) on which clothes may be hung to dryMANGLE: a machine for ironing laundry by passing it between heated rollersmangle; also, to press or smooth (something, such as damp linen) with a mangleMOTH: the clothes moth, any of several small yellowish or buff-colored moths (especially Tinea pellionella and Tineola bisselliella of the family Tineidae) whose larvae eat wool, fur, or feathersMOTHBALL: a ball made formerly of camphor but now often of naphthalene and paradichlorobenzene and used to keep moths from clothingMOTHY: being infested with clothes moth, any of several small yellowish or buff-colored moths (especially Tinea pellionella and Tineola bisselliella of the family Tineidae) whose larvae eat wool, fur, or feathers
Soft Goods
BATHMAT: M-W has the open compound bath mat, a usually washable mat used in a bathroomBEDDING: bedclothesBLANKET: a large usually oblong piece of woven fabric used as a bed coveringBLIND: a window shutter, a roller window shade, a venetian blindCANOPY: a cloth covering suspended over a bedCLOTH: a piece of cloth adapted for a particular purpose, especially: a tableclothCURTAIN: window draperyDOILY: a small napkin or a small often decorative mat, named for Doily or Doyley flourished 1711 a London draperDUVET: a comforter, a thick bed covering made of two layers of cloth containing a filling (such as down)FUTON: a usually cotton-filled mattress used on the floor or in a frame as a bed, couch, or chairLINEN: clothing or household articles made of linen cloth or similar fabricNAPKIN: a piece of material (such as cloth or paper) used at table to wipe the lips or fingers and protect the clothes; also, a small cloth or towel
Tableware
BOAT: a boat-shaped container, utensil, or device (e.g., a gravy boat)BOWL: a concave usually nearly hemispherical vessel: a rounded container that is usually larger than a cup (a soup bowl); specifically: a drinking vessel (as for wine); also, the contents of a bowl (a bowl of rice)CHALICE: a drinking cup: a goblet CHINA: porcelain; also: vitreous porcelain wares (such as dishes, vases, or ornaments) for domestic use; also, earthenware or porcelain tableware, from Persian chīnī Chinese porcelain, from ChinaCOMPOTE: a bowl of glass, porcelain, or metal usually with a base and stem from which compotes, fruits, nuts, or sweets are servedCOUPE: a drinking glass that has a moderately thick stem and shallow bowl and that is used for cocktails or champagneDELFT: tin-glazed Dutch earthenware with blue and white or polychrome decoration, or ceramic ware (such as tiles) resembling or imitative of Dutch delft; named for Delft, NetherlandsEGGCUP: a cup for holding an egg that is to be eaten from the shellFLUTE: a tall slender wineglassFOOTED: having a foot or feet especially of a specified kind or number, such as a four-footed compoteFORK: an implement with two or more prongs used especially for eating, or to use such an implementNAPPY*: a rimless shallow open serving dishNOGGIN: a small mug or cup
Windows and Doors
BLIND: a window shutter, a roller window shade, a venetian blindCURTAIN: window draperyDOORMAT: a mat placed before or inside a door for wiping dirt from the shoes
Yard and Garden
BIRDBATH: a usually ornamental basin set up for birds to bathe in