#area a part of a structure having some specific characteristic or function; "the spacious cooking area provided plenty of room for servants"
supertype: physical_structure__structure__construction a thing constructed; a complex construction or entity; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons"
subtype: aisle.area part of a church divided laterally from the nave proper by rows of pillars or columns
subtype: auditorium the area of a theater or concert hall where the audience sits
subtype: assembly_hall a hall where many people can congregate
subtype: box.area any one of several designated areas on a ball field where the batter or catcher or coaches are positioned; "the umpire warned the batter to stay in the batter's box"
subtype: batter's_box an area on a baseball diamond (on either side of home plate) marked by lines within which the batter must stand when at bat
subtype: bullpen a place on a baseball field where relief pitchers can warm up during a game
subtype: chancel__bema area around the altar of a church for the clergy and choir; often enclosed by a lattice or railing
subtype: choir.area the area occupied by singers; the part of the chancel between sanctuary and nave
subtype: wall_corner__corner__nook an interior angle formed be two meeting walls; "a piano was in one corner of the room"
subtype: amen_corner area reserved for persons leading the responsive amens
subtype: chimney_corner__chimneycorner__inglenook a corner by a fireplace
subtype: dining_area an area arranged for dining; "they put up tents for the dining area"
subtype: goalmouth (hockey or soccer) the area immediately in front of the goal
subtype: hideaway__retreat a area where you can be alone
subtype: layby__lay-by__layby__pull-off__rest_area__rest_stop designated paved area beside a main road where cars can stop temporarily; "in England they call a rest area a lay-by"
subtype: nave the central area of a church
subtype: orchestra_pit__orchestrapit__pit lowered area in front of a stage where an orchestra accompanies the performers
subtype: patio__terrace usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
subtype: suntrap__solar_trap__solartrap a terrace or garden oriented to take advantage of the sun while protected from cold winds
subtype: press_gallery__pressgallery an area (sometimes in a balcony) set aside for reporters (especially in a legislative hall)
subtype: quadrangle__quad a rectangular area surrounded on all sides by buildings
subtype: room an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling; "the rooms were very small but they had a nice view"
subtype: anechoic_chamber a chamber having very little reverberation
subtype: anteroom__antechamber__entrance_hall__hall__foyer__lobby__vestibule a large entrance or reception room or area
subtype: narthex a vestibule leading to the nave of a church
subtype: back_room a room located in the rear of an establishment; usually accessible only to privileged groups
subtype: ballroom__dance_hall__dancehall__dance_palace__dancepalace large room used mainly for dancing
subtype: disco__discotheque a public dance hall for dancing to recorded popular music
subtype: barroom__bar__saloon__ginmill a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
subtype: barrelhouse__honky-tonk__honkytonk a cheap drinking and dancing establishment
subtype: cocktail_lounge__cocktaillounge a barroom in a hotel or restaurant where cocktails are served
subtype: sawdust_saloon__sawdustsaloon a saloon whose floor is covered with sawdust
subtype: speakeasy (during prohibition) an illegal barroom
subtype: bathroom__bath a room (as in a residence) containing a bath or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet
subtype: bedroom__sleepingroom__chamber a room used primarily for sleeping
subtype: boudoir a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
subtype: child's_room__child'sroom a bedroom for a child
subtype: nursery__baby's_room a child's room for a baby
subtype: day_nursery__daynursery__day_care_center a nursery for the supervision of preschool children while the parents work
subtype: dormitory_room__dormitoryroom__dormitory__dorm_room a large sleeping room containing several beds
subtype: guestroom a bedroom that is kept for the use of guests
subtype: hotel_room__hotelroom a bedroom (usually with bath) in a hotel
subtype: adjoining_room__adjoiningroom a hotel room that shares a wall with an adjoining room but is not connected by a door
subtype: connecting_room a hotel room that shres a wall with an adjoining room and is connected by a private door
subtype: master_bedroom the principal bedroom in a house; usually occupied by the head of the household
subtype: motel_room__motelroom a sleeping room in a motel
subtype: belfry a room (often at the top of a tower) where bells are hung
subtype: billiard_room__billiard_saloon__billiard_parlor__billiard_parlour__billiard_hall a room in which billiards is played
subtype: boardroom__council_chamber__councilchamber a room where a committee meets (such as the board of directors of a company)
subtype: divan.boardroom__diwan a Muslim council chamber or law court
subtype: cardroom a room for gambling on card games
subtype: prison_cell__cell__jail_cell a room where a prisoner is kept
subtype: detention_cell__detentioncell__bullpen__detention_centre__detentioncentre a large cell where prisoners (people awaiting trial or sentence or refugees or illegal immigrants) are confined together temporarily
subtype: tank__cooler a cell for violent prisoners
subtype: dungeon a dark cell (usually underground) where prisoners can be confined
subtype: oubliette a dungeon with the only entrance or exit being a trap door in the ceiling
subtype: guardroom.prison_cell a cell in which soldiers under guard are confined
subtype: keep__hold a cell in a jail or prison
subtype: sweatbox.prison_cell small or narrow cell
subtype: cubicle small room is which a monk or nun lives
subtype: chamber.room a room where a judge transacts business
subtype: divan.boardroom__diwan a Muslim council chamber or law court
subtype: checkroom__left-luggage_office a room where baggage or parcels are checked
subtype: classroom__schoolroom a room in a school where lessons take place
subtype: lecture_room__lectureroom classroom where lectures are given
subtype: study_hall__studyhall a classroom reserved for study
subtype: clean_room__cleanroom__white_room__whiteroom a room that is virtually free of dust or bacteria; used in laboratory work and in assembly or repair of precision equipment
subtype: laminar_flow_clean_room a clean room free of all extraneous particles; used in fabricating microprocessors
subtype: coatroom__cloakroom a room where coats and other articles can be left temporarily
subtype: closet a small private room for study or prayer
subtype: kiosk__booth__cubicle small area set off by walls for special use
subtype: confessional a booth where a priest sits to hear confessions
subtype: polling_booth__pollingbooth a temporary booth in a polling place which people enter to cast their votes
subtype: prompt_box__prompter's_box a booth projecting above the floor in the front of a stage where the prompter sits; opens toward the performers on stage
subtype: shower_stall__shower_bath booth for washing yourself, usually in a bathroom
subtype: telephone_booth__telephonebooth__phone_booth__phonebooth__call_box__telephone_box__telephonebox__telephone_kiosk__telephonekiosk booth for using a telephone
subtype: tollbooth__tolbooth__tollhouse a booth at a tollgate where the toll collector collects tolls
subtype: voting_booth a booth in which a person can cast a private vote
subtype: clubroom a room used for the activities of a club
subtype: compartment a partitioned section or separate room within a larger enclosed area
subtype: ship_bay__bay a compartment on a ship between decks; often used as a hospital; "they put him in the sick bay"
subtype: public_place_box__box separate partitioned area in a public place for a few people; "the sentry stayed in his box to avoid the cold"
subtype: jury_box an enclosure within a courtroom for the jury
subtype: press_box__pressbox box reserved for reporters (as at a sports event)
subtype: witness_box__witness_stand__witnessstand a box enclosure for a witness when testifying
subtype: theater_box__theaterbox__box__loge private area in a theater or grandstand where a small group can watch the performance; "the royal box was empty"
subtype: cab a compartment in front of a motor vehicle where driver sits
subtype: cabin.compartment the enclosed compartment of an aircraft or spacecraft where passengers are carried
subtype: pressure_cabin cabin consisting of the pressurized section of an aircraft or spacecraft
subtype: cabin small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
subtype: stateroom a guest cabin
subtype: cable_car__cablecar__car a conveyance for passengers or freight on a cable railway; "they took a cable car to the top of the mountain"
subtype: elevator_car__car where passengers ride up and down; "the car was on the top floor"
subtype: air_gondola__airgondola__car__gondola car suspended from an airship and carrying personnel and cargo and power plant
subtype: cockpit compartment where the pilot sits while flying the aircraft
subtype: couchette a compartment on a European passenger train; contains 4 to 6 berths for sleeping
subtype: drawing_room__drawingroom a private compartment on a sleeping car with three bunks and a toilet
subtype: module.compartment detachable compartment of a spacecraft
subtype: command_module__commandmodule a space module in which astronauts can live and control the spacecraft and communicate with earth
subtype: pilothouse__wheelhouse an enclosed compartment from which a vessel can be navigated
subtype: conning_tower.pilothouse__conningtower an armored pilothouse on a warship
subtype: roomette a small private compartment for one on a sleeping car
subtype: stall a compartment in a stable where a single animal is confined and fed
subtype: well.compartment an enclosed compartment in a ship or plane for holding something as e.g. fish or a plane's landing gear or for protecting something as e.g. a ship's pumps
subtype: bilge_well__bilgewell (nautical) a well where seepage drains to be pumped away
subtype: conference_room a room in which a conference can be held
subtype: control_room__controlroom a room housing control equipment (as in a recording studio)
subtype: courtroom__court a room in which a law court sits; "television cameras were admitted in the courtroom"
subtype: cubby__snuggery__snug a small secluded room
subtype: cutting_room__cuttingroom a room where films or tapes are edited (by cutting out unwanted parts)
subtype: darkroom a room in which photographs are developed
subtype: den a room that is comfortable and secluded
subtype: dining_room a room used for dining
subtype: dininghall a large room at a college or university; used especially for dining
subtype: refectory a communal dininghall (usually in a monastery)
subtype: mess_hall__mess a (large) military dining room where service personnel eat or relax
subtype: officer's_mess a mess for the exclusive use of officers
subtype: door.room a room that is entered via a door; "his office is the third door down the hall on the left"
subtype: dressing_room a room in which you can change clothes
subtype: durbar the room in the palace of a native prince of India in which audiences and receptions occur
subtype: engine_room__engineering_room__engineeringroom a room (as on a ship) in which the engine is located
subtype: trading_floor__tradingfloor__floor a large room in a stock exchange where the trading is done; "he is a floor trader"
subtype: furnace_room__furnaceroom a room (usually in the basement of a building) that contains a furnace for heating the building
subtype: gallery.room a long usually narrow room used for some specific purpose; "shooting gallery"
subtype: art_gallery__picture_gallery__gallery a room or series of rooms where works of art are exhibited
subtype: salon.art_gallery gallery where works of art can be displayed
subtype: greenroom a backstage room in a theater where performers rest or have visitors
subtype: guardroom a room used by soldiers on guard
subtype: hall a large room for gatherings or entertainment; "lecture hall"; "pool hall"
subtype: beer_hall a hall or barroom featuring beer and (usually) entertainment
subtype: concert_hall__concerthall a hall where concerts are given
subtype: exhibition_hall__exhibition_area a large hall for holding exhibitions
subtype: palace.exhibition_hall a large ornate exhibition hall
subtype: floor.hall the legislative hall where members debate and vote and conduct other business; "there was a motion from the floor"
subtype: great_hall__greathall the principle hall in a castle or mansion; can be used for dining or entertainment
subtype: apadana the great hall in ancient Persian palaces
subtype: hospital_room a room in a hospital for the care of patients
subtype: operating_room__operatingroom__OR__operating_theater__operatingtheater__operating_theatre__operatingtheatre__surgery a room in a hospital equipped for the performance of surgical operations; "great care is taken to keep the operating rooms aseptic"
subtype: emergency_room__emergencyroom an operating room reserved for emergency operations
subtype: recovery_room a hospital room for the care of patients immediately after surgery
subtype: kitchen a room equipped for preparing meals
subtype: ship's_galley__galley__caboose__cookhouse the area for food preparation on a ship
subtype: cuddy the galley or pantry of a small ship
subtype: galley the kitchen area for food preparation on an airliner
subtype: kitchenette small kitchen
subtype: full_kitchen
subtype: lawcourt room in which justice is administered according to the laws
subtype: library a room where books are kept; "they had brandy in the library"
subtype: living_room__sitting_room__sittingroom__front_room__frontroom__parlor__parlour a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
subtype: common_room (British) a sitting room (usually at school or university)
subtype: morning_room__morningroom a sitting room used during the daylight hours
subtype: salon elegant sitting room where guests are received
subtype: locker_room a room (as at an athletic facility or workplace) where you can change clothes and which contains lockers for the temporary storage of your clothing and personal possessions
subtype: lounge__waiting_room__waitingroom__waiting_area__waitingarea a public room (as in a hotel or airport) with seating where people can wait
subtype: cloakroom a private lounge off of a legislative chamber
subtype: departure_lounge__departurelounge lounge where passengers can await departure
subtype: manor_hall__manorhall__hall the large room of a manor or castle
subtype: poolroom a room with pool tables where pool is played
subtype: presence_chamber room in which a monarch or other great person receives guests, assemblies, etc.
subtype: rathole.room (informal) a small dirty uncomfortable room
subtype: reading_room__readingroom a room set aside for reading
subtype: newsroom a reading room (in a library or club) where newspapers and other periodicals can be read
subtype: reception_room__receptionroom a room for receiving and entertaining visitors (as in a private house or hotel)
subtype: withdrawing_room__withdrawingroom__drawing_room__drawingroom a formal room where visitors can be received and entertained
subtype: parlor__parlour reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
subtype: recreation_room__recreationroom__rec_room__recroom a room equipped for informal entertaining
subtype: canteen.recreation_room a recreation room in an institution
subtype: family_room a recreation room in a private house
subtype: rumpus_room__playroom__game_room a recreation room for noisy activities (parties or children's play etc)
subtype: rotunda a large circular room
subtype: scullery a small room (in large old British houses) next to the kitchen; where kitchen utensils are cleaned and kept and other rough household jobs are done
subtype: sewing_room a room set aside for sewing
subtype: shipping_room a room (in a business concern) where goods are packaged and shipped
subtype: shower_room a room with several showers
subtype: showroom__salesroom__saleroom a room where merchandise (such as cars) is displayed; "in England a showroom is called a saleroom"
subtype: sickbay__sick_berth a room for the treatment of the sick or injured (as on a ship)
subtype: sickroom a room to which a sick person is confined
subtype: smoking_room__smokingroom room in a hotel or club set apart for smokers
subtype: squadroom.room a room in a barracks where soldiers are billeted
subtype: squadroom a room in a police station where members of the force assemble for roll call and duty assignments
subtype: steam_room__steamroom__steam_bath__steambath__vapor_bath__vaporbath__vapour_bath a room that can be filled with steam in which people bathe; `vapour bath' is a British term
subtype: sauna__sweat_room__sweatroom a Finnish steam bath; steam is produced by pouring water over heated rocks
subtype: Turkish_bath a steam room where facilities are available for a bath followed by a shower and massage
subtype: storeroom__storage_room__storageroom__stowage a room in which things are stored
subtype: chandlery a storeroom where candles are kept
subtype: lumber_room (British) a storeroom in a house where odds and ends can be stored (especially furniture)
subtype: pantry__larder__buttery a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
subtype: stillroom__still_room__stillroom a pantry or storeroom connected with the kitchen (especially in a large house) for preparing tea and beverages and for storing liquors and preserves and tea etc
subtype: stockroom__stock_room__stockroom storeroom for storing goods and supplies used in a business
subtype: strongroom (British) and burglarproof and fireproof room in which valuables are kept
subtype: bank_vault__vault a strongroom or compartment (often made of steel) for safekeeping of valuables
subtype: study.room a room used for reading and writing and studying; "he knocked lightly on the closed door of the study"
subtype: sun_parlor__sunparlor__sun_parlour__sunparlour__sun_porch__sunporch__sunroom__sun_lounge__sunlounge__solarium a room enclosed largely with glass and affording exposure to the sun
subtype: surgery (British) a room where a doctor or dentist can be consulted; "he read the warning in the doctor's surgery"
subtype: television_room__tv_room a room set aside for viewing television
subtype: test_room__testing_room__testingroom a room in which tests are conducted
subtype: lavatory__toilet__lav__can__john__privy__bathroom a room equipped with toilet facilities
subtype: head.lavatory a toilet on board a boat or ship
subtype: public_toilet__comfort_station__comfortstation__convenience__public_lavatory__restroom__wash_room a toilet that is available to the public
subtype: ladies'_room__ladies'room__powder_room a woman's restroom in a public (or semi-public) building
subtype: latrine a public toilet in a military area
subtype: men's_room__men'sroom__men's__men' a public toilet for men
subtype: washroom especially a lavatory in a public place
subtype: water_closet__watercloset__closet__W.C.__loo a toilet in England
subtype: torture_chamber__torturechamber a room in which torture is inflicted
subtype: sacristy__vestry a room in a church where sacred vessels and vestments are kept or meetings are held
subtype: workroom room where work is done
subtype: second_balcony__family_circle__upper_balcony__upperbalcony__peanut_gallery rearmost or uppermost area in the balcony containing the least expensive seats
subtype: storage_space__storagespace the area in any structure that provides space for storage
subtype: cache a hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons)
subtype: wine_cellar__cellar storage space where wines are stored
subtype: compartment.storage_space a small space or subdivision for storage
subtype: aircraft_bay__bay a compartment in an aircraft used for some specific purpose; "he opened the bomb bay"
subtype: storage_locker__storagelocker__cabinet a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock
subtype: glory_hole__gloryhole__lazaretto a small locker at the stern of a boat or between decks of a ship
subtype: cell.compartment any small compartment; "the cells of a honeycomb"
subtype: cubbyhole__pigeonhole a small compartment
subtype: glove_compartment__glovecompartment compartment on the dashboard of a car
subtype: luggage_compartment__automobile_trunk__trunk__boot compartment in an automobile that carries luggage or shopping or tools (`boot' is British usage)
subtype: post-office_box__POB__call_box__letter_box a numbered compartment in a post office where mail is put to be called for
subtype: cupboard__closet a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
subtype: airing_cupboard__airingcupboard a warm cupboard where you put newly washed clothes until they are completely dry
subtype: broom_closet__broomcloset a small room for storing brooms and other cleaning equipment
subtype: safe.cupboard a ventilated or refrigerated cupboard for securing provisions from pests
subtype: meat_safe (British) a safe for storing meat
subtype: supply_closet a closet for storing supplies
subtype: drawer a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out
subtype: root_cellar__cellar an excavation where root vegetables are stored
subtype: stacks__set_of_bookshelves storage space consisting of an extensive arrangement of bookshelves in a library where most of the books are stored
subtype: threshing_floor__threshingfloor a floor or ground area for threshing or treading out grain
subtype: turnaround an area sufficiently large for a vehicle to turn around
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