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Description for concrete nouns and a partial list |
| When I searched on the internet for a list of concrete nouns, I couldn't find any, except for a very short one in someone's blog. So I decided to start a concrete noun list. Concrete nouns are important for us writers; they can be suggestive, inspirational, and we can take a few of them and form a writing prompt when we need it. This list will be far from perfect since English is so full of nouns. The list came about for my use, and if it can help another writer, I'll be very happy. In time, as more concrete nouns come to me, I'll add them to the list.  Concrete Noun: A concrete noun is the name of something or someone that we experience through one or more of our five senses, sight, hearing, smell, touch, or taste. Most nouns are concrete nouns. The opposite of a concrete noun is an abstract noun such as soul, love, imagination, etc., and their lists already abound on the internet. Concrete Nouns – A Partial List Animals: whisker, paws, hoofs, tail, wings, antlers, beak, bill rooster's comb, horn, pouch, pelt, fur, quill dinosaur, mammoth, Tyrannosaurus Rex, frog's leg, spider, moth, bug, cockroach, June bugs ants, fire ant, moth, bat, vulture, owl, peacock toad, turtle, worm, earthworm, toad, porcupine, skunk armadillo, rat, squirrel, hedgehog, chipmunk, gerbil, hamster opossum, mouse, mole, anteater, platypus, otter calf, cow, oxen, cattle, sheep, lamb, ram, goat, kid, pig, hog, shoat, sow, fox, vixen, lemur, raccoon, weasel monkey, ape, chimpanzee, orangutan, baboon, capuchin monkey horse, pony, pinto, mare, filly, gelding, bronco, colt, stallion, donkey, jack and jenny, zebra, mule, camel, dromedary, gazelle capon, tom, bird, goose, duck, drake, gander, turkey, gobbler songbird, lark, nightingale, wren, eagle, hawk, osprey puppy, kitten, chick, rooster, hen, crows, raven, cats, kittens, alley cat, calico, tabby, Siamese, Persian, Van dogs, mutt, wolf, cub, tiger, lion, elephant, cheetah, puma, boar jackal, jaguar, ocelot, rhinoceros, alpaca,, antelope, elk deer, doe, fawn, stag, kangaroo, joey, koala, sloth, emu wallaby, wombat, bear, polar bear, hyena, panda alligator, crocodile, snakes, giraffe, Gila monster sewer rat, pinworms, horse flies, wasps, honeybees, hornets fish, whale, shark, dolphin, grouper, kingfish, seal, sea lion, Buildings: castle, pyramid, jailhouse, cliff dwellings, igloo Chinese pavilion, hair salon, beauty salon, hostel estate, hacienda, ranch, ashram, log cabin, shed, light house, campanile, hovel, tavern, pagoda, abbey cathedral, chapel, auditorium, hippodrome, tabernacle, stadium, kiosk high-rise, green house, skyscraper, theater, casino bathhouse, chalet, cottage, hut, shack, shanty, chateau, bungalow, cabin, villa, inn, motel, hotel, silo, barn, restaurant, diner, fortress, monastery, school, tire factory, tattoo salon, mansion, manor, beauty salon, saloon, bank, outhouse, yurt, barracks gas station, garage, office building, tenement condominium, apartments, tepee, townhouse *OUTside of Buildings: roof shingles, mansard roof, stone walls, paved patio, outside walls, fire escape, siding, clapboard siding, cornerstone, drawbridge, lanai, skywalk concrete steps, porch, veranda, gate, fire hydrant stone road, street block, sidewalk, well, artesian well espalier, trellis, cesspool, chain-link fence, picket fence, garden, yard, grass, lawn, tower, orchard, hedge bower, gazebo, corral, stables, paddock, cabana, carport flower beds, cloister, belfry, cupola, vineyard, walkway *INside of Buildings rooms (bed, living, guest), kitchen, pantry, bathroom, atelier, studio, study, attic, atrium, catacomb, boudoir, ceiling tile, checkroom, closet, den drawing room, study, antechamber, sunroom, playroom, nursery entertainment center, meeting rooms, powder room light fixtures, chandeliers, fanlight, light switch, switchboard telephone, spiral staircase, gallery bay window, bow window, skylight, porthole double-hung window, transom, storm window sliding patio door, hallway, corridor, balcony, gallery study hall, office door, doorknob, lock and bolt turnstile, trapdoor, cellar, basement, alcove, apse elevator, dumbwaiter, hearth, fireplace, mantel loft, loggia, mezzanine, stage, rostrum, niche, alcove Clothing and Accessories: apron, tie, belt, ascot, cummerbund, bandanna, bandolier, obi cartridge belt, sash, waistband, fascia, hamaki, crest, corsage, netsuke, frog clasps, pompom, wampum, shawl, stole, gloves, kid gloves, bow tie, clerical collar, choker, cravat, dickey, lei, cuff links, tie clasp, tie clip, string tie, signet ring, stick pin, eyeglasses, sunglasses, granny glasses, horn rims, bifocals, goggles, contact lens, pince-nez, opera glasses, monocle, spectacles, pocket watch, fob, jewelry, gem, jewel, ankle bracelet, brooch, cameo, charm pearl necklace, bracelet, earrings, watch, beads, locket, pendant, solitaire, studs, tiara, crown, pinkie ring, luggage, bag, attach%uFFFD, overnighter, pocketbook, portfolio, hatbox, purse, fanny pack, duffel bag, gym bag, haversack, golf bag, garment bag, suitcase, tote bag, wallet, underwear, negligee, knickers, bloomers, panties, briefs, thongs, slip, cleavage, bra, brassiere, chastity belt, garter, girdle, boxer shorts, jockey shorts, suspenders, tank top, nightgown athletic supporter (cup), T-shirt, thermals, bathrobe, pajamas, loincloth, baby jimmies, footie pajamas, argyle socks, crew socks, bobby socks, anklet, pantyhose, stockings (fishnet, silk, nylon), tube socks, tights, shoes, shoe horns, heels, French heel, wedge heel, sandals, slippers, thongs, platform shoes, spike heels, stilettos, flip flops, chancletas, athletic shoes, cleats, bootee, booties, combat boots, espadrille, galoshes, gumshoes, waterproof boots, riding boots, Roman sandals, high heels, tap shoes, loafers, mukluk, oxford, moccasins, wingtips, sneakers, work boots, running shoes, tennis shoes, Wellington boots, wooden shoes, clogs, klomps, pumps, rawhide laces, shoelaces, aglets, canvas straps, tassels, buckles costume, formals, disguise, garb, raiment, uniform, togs, rags, shirt, suit, dress, pants, cap and gown, business suit, tuxedo, jumpsuit, fatigues, pinstripes, pantsuit, evening dress, strapless dress, coverall, frock, dress with spaghetti straps, snowsuit, zoot suit, chador, shawl, tutu, kilt, skirt (A-line, pleated, dirndl, full, tight, bustle, mini, midi, maxi), pannier, crinoline, petticoat, pinafore, sari, sarong, jumper, shift, shirtdress, wraparound dress, anorak, parka, caftan, vest, cape, trench coat, cloak, kimono, Inverness, mantua, mantle, peacoat, poncho, robe, smock, toga, tunic, blazer, cardigan, sweater, turtleneck sweater V-necked sweater, bolero, fisherman's sweater, crew-neck sweater, bomber jacket, double-breasted jacket, combat jacket, dinner jacket, shearling, fur coat, fake fur coat, dolman, chinos, chaps, Capri pants, blue jeans, corduroys, gaiters, dungarees, denims, hip huggers, hot pants, shorts, jodhpurs, leggings, pedal pushers, spandex, spanks, tights, trousers, toreador pants, bikini, bathing suit, gym suit, sweats, leotard, swimsuit, track suit, wet suit, armor, breastplate, epauliere, gauntlet, alb, cassock, cope, vestment hat, cap, beret, astrakhan, beanie, hard hat, pillbox, monkey cap, opera hat, bonnet, bowler, coonskin, fedora, Dutch hat, derby, Montero, cowboy hat, baseball cap, sombrero, Tyrolean hat, yarmulke, skullcap, Watteau hat, sun hat, tam, tam-o'-shanter, three-cornered hat, sunbonnet, toque, top hat, babushka, balaclava, crash helmet, turban, diadem, earmuffs, visor, scarf veil, war bonnet, pith helmet, hood, miter (bishop's hat), shell jacket Food: cooking sherry, stick butter, rocky road ice cream, cake batter, coffee, tea, drink of water, soda, hot chocolate, caf%uFFFD mocha latte locally brewed beer, wine, cappuccino, Jell-O, nougats, lamb chops, steaks, chicken and veal cutlets (Schnitzel) chowder, fish soup, spaghetti, lobster, sushi, fondue, crabs legs, shrimp, garlic, onions, Bratwurst, kielbasa, pate de foie gras, head cheese, hot dog, hamburger heirloom tomato, herbs, grains, legumes, zampone, casserole, black beans, pumpkin seeds, stew, cereal, polenta, pudding pasta, macaroni, ravioli, wafer, crackers, cookies, sandwich, gyro, wrap, omelet, popcorn, walnuts, nuts, almonds strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries dessert menu, pizza, chocolate mousse, cr%uFFFDme brulee, cakes, pancake, waffles, French toast, rock candy, baked Alaska Furniture: bedside table, chest of drawers, dresser, armoire, chiffonier, credenza, console, bookcase, buffet, armchair rocking chair, recliner, Adirondack chair, Easy chair, bench, banquette, chair, chaise lounge, Chippendale chair, couch, davenport, Chesterfield, sofa, armchair, ottoman folding chair, deck chair, love seat, director's chair fanback chair, high seat, divan, inglenook, pew, throne sectional, stool, potty chair, workbench, swivel chair night table, bed, four poster bed, daybed, bassinet, crib cradle, cot, foldaway bed, futon, hammock, tatami mat, rollaway bed, mattress. boxspring, waterbed, trundle bed, hassock, hat rack, step stool, footrest, footstool, tripod grandfather clock, cuckoo clock, mirror, Tiffany lamp, nightlight, recessed lighting, gooseneck lamp, torchiere, Chinese lantern Venetian lamp, track lighting, sunlamp, spotlight, ceiling fan cupboard, card table, hutch, locker, wet bar, vanity, rack %uFFFDtag%uFFFDre, filing cabinet, hope chest, china cabinet, sculpture, coffee table, painting, wall hanging Human Body eye, pupil, iris, retina, eyeball, eyelids eyelashes, eyebrows lap, waist, belly, tummy, rear end, crotch, abdomen beard, mustache, sideburns, fingernail, hand, forearm, arm, knuckles, thumb, wrist, elbow leg, toes, knee, ankle, shin, thigh, hip, breast, chest, torso, tongue, lips, gums, mouth, teeth, bones, spine, throat, lungs, kidneys, intestines, colon, gall bladder, spleen, glands, blood, head, skull, brain, muscles, red blisters, curly hair, Music xylophone, clavier, virginal, lute, drum, French Horn, English Horn piano, violin, cello, guitar, flute, tuba, harp, mariachi, orchestra, oboe, bassoon, woodwinds, brass, viola, kettle drum, peyote drum, tambourine, tambour, xylophone, saxophone, marimba, maracas, glockenspiel, shofar cymbals, kazoo, baby grand piano, dulcimer, harpsichord, accordion, lyre, fiddle, banjo, balalaika, sitar, ukulele, zither, bagpipes, piccolo, clarinet, cornet, bugle alpenhorn, panpipe, tuning fork, metronome, castanets, mixing console, woofers People: senator, governor, representative, councilman(woman), congressman(woman) tennis coach, detective, sleuth, trooper, musician, accompanist, instrumentalist, concert pianist, maestro, conductor, composer, singer, architect, physician, photographer, stage manager, usher, song-and-dance-man, painter, model, designer, dinner guest, attorney, lawyer, judge, mayor, city council, therapist school teacher, school principal, professor, orator, philosopher, psychologist man, woman, teen, child, mother, father, grandmother, grandfather, sister, brother, uncle, aunt, son, daughter, in-laws, boy, girl, nurse, sibling, settler pioneer, waiter, hostess, host, cashier, attendant, publisher, proof-reader agent, witch. warlock, ghost, knight, prince, princess, maiden, fairy godmother Places: sky, forest, Heaven, Hell, earth, sun, stars, planets (names), outer space town, village, city, country, farm, suburb, roads, streets, city blocks, zoo, park, museum, cemetery, tunnels, caves, churches, temples, mosques, supermarket, mall Plants: petal, sepal, stamen, pine boughs,bud, branch, blossom, fruit, bloom trees (maple, elm, oak, palm, baobab, mangrove, cyprus, pine, dogwood, alder) flowers (rose, tulip, cyclamen, lily, carnations, etc.) wisteria, Venus's flytrap, hoe, weeds, cotton plants, sugar canes, red palms, sego palms, queen palms, fruits (apples, lemons, orange, grapefruit, tangerine, peach, tomato, bananas) vegetables (artichokes, leeks, lettuce, eggplants, zucchini, squash, pumpkin, cauliflower, cabbage, peppers, onions, elephant garlic) Things *Small Things: chalice, bijou, candelabra, menorah, curio, figurine, music-box, objet d'art, trinket, trims, wind chimes birdcage, birdbath, cans, wastebasket, urn, bucket arrow, bow, sword, dart, epee, dagger, hatchet, pickax popsicle stick, scented candle, dolls, toy train set broom, mop, pail, vacuum cleaner, squeegee, caddy telephone, pipe, paints, brushes, easel, canvas trunk, hook, gun, glue, tissue (toilet, Kleenex) paper towel, ropes, rubber, metal coils, toys toy pail and shovel, dog leash, balloon, vases, planters pen, pad, typewriter, computer, e-reader, laptop, I-Pad netbook, stylus, pencil, desk, backpack, shoe-rack, note-book, vellum, chalk, metal badge, saddle, spurs research paper, roll book, guest book, cash machine pots, pens, plates, dishes, forks, spoons, knives plastic bags, freezer bags, samovar, weather vane thermometer, *Large Things: trash bins, blackboard, furnace, Franklin stove, oven potbelly stove, wood stove, range, water heater, bidet large appliances (refrigerator, washer-dryer, dishwasher, freezer) swing set, coffin, leaf piles, hay rolls motors, dynamos *Other Things poison, venom, fire, Vehicles: Viking ship, ferryboat, ocean liners, oars, sails, dinghy, yacht, canoe, catamaran, gondola, fishing boat, battleship, air force carrier, clipper, dhow, dory destroyer, flatboat, houseboat, galleon, frigate, hydrofoil, junk, ketch, yawl, submarine, schooner, scow, flatbed truck, SUV, moving van, caboose, freight train, bullet train, metro, subway, cart, taxi, car, racing car, patrol car, beach buggy, dune buggy, dragster, motorcycle, go-cart, limo, stretch limo, station wagon, stock car, trolley, tram, bus, parachute, U-Haul, tractor trailer, golf cart, jeep, Ticonderoga, town car, big rig, bulldozer, dump truck, steamroller, jeep, tow truck, fire engine, police car, tank, locomotive, Water: ocean, oasis, sea, lake, salt lake, sea foam, waves, bubbles, current, run-off water, underground water, water basin, bridge, harbor, pond, wharf, pier, dock, port, shore, beach, sandbar, coast, river, brook, rivulet, puddle, waterfall, cascades, canal, channel, stream, creek, marsh, bog, swamp, bayou, estuary, whirlpool, eddy, geyser, well Weather: monsoon, hurricane, typhoon, air, snow, rain, sleet, storm, hail, blizzard, wind, breeze, gale, whirlwind, maelstrom, dust storm, cloudburst, tornado, twister, clouds, fog, pea soup, floods, flash flood acid rain, aftershocks, tremors, earthquakes, lightning avalanche, eclipse, alpenglow, meteor shower, thunderbolt, tsunami, thunderhead waterspout, smog aneroid barometer, Fahrenheit thermometer, weather satellite radiosonde, weather station, weather map |
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