One word substitution–19

Continuing our tryst with our exploration of ‘one word substitution‘ list, we present more words as they keep coming. These words are intended to give the exact meaning of a sentence by a single word. These types of lists come pretty handy if you want to improve your vocabulary in English language.

A place where animals are slaughtered for the market. Abattoir
A place where bees are kept. Apiary
A place where fishes are kept. Aquarium
A place where government records are kept. Archives
A wide road lined with trees on both sides. Avenue
The commander of a fleet. Admiral
A place where birds are kept. Aviary
A place where bread and cakes are made. Bakery
A building for the lodging and accommodation of soldiers. Barracks
A covered stall at a fair, horse races etc. Booth
A factory for manufacturing alcohol. Brewery
The dwelling-place of an animal underground. Burrow
A variety show performed in a restaurant. Cabaret
A place where treasures, stores, ammunition are hidden. Cache
A small box in which tea is kept. Caddy
A place where soldiers are quartered. Cantonment
The mobile house or shelter of a gipsy. Caravan
A place where public gaming takes place. Casino
An underground place for storing wine or other provisions. Cellar
The house or shelter of a Swiss peasant. Chalet
A residence for nuns. Convent
A nursery where children are cared for while their parents are at work. Creche
A basket in which a fisherman puts his fish. Creel
A street open only at one end. Cul-de-sac
A place where spirituous liquors are produced. Distillery
An ornamental glass bottle for holding drinks. Decanter
The home of a lion. Den
A place where goods are stored. Depot
A place where ships are repaired or built. Dock
The sleeping-rooms in a college or public institution. Dormitory
A house or box in which live pigeons or doves. Devecot
The house or shelter of an Arab. Dowar

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