Imposter game words: 120 word pairs by category

Same family, different thing. Coffee and tea, sofa and armchair, gym and stadium.
Shared clues. Most clues for one word should also fit the other. "Hot", "morning" and "mug" fit both coffee and tea.
One or two give-aways. "Beans" fits coffee, not tea. That's how the imposter gets caught.
Everyone knows both words. Pick words your whole group knows, especially with kids.

All 120 pairs

umbrella / raincoat · pillow / blanket · toothbrush / comb · keys / wallet · sofa / armchair · mirror / window · candle / lamp · fork / spoon · sock / glove · clock / calendar · shampoo / soap · backpack / suitcase · bicycle / scooter · stairs / elevator · fridge / freezer · towel / bathrobe · shower / bath · newspaper / magazine · scissors / knife · broom / vacuum · alarm clock / doorbell · sunglasses / hat · ladder / stool · remote control / phone charger · bed / hammock · ring / necklace · envelope / postcard · bucket / bowl · tent / cabin · kite / balloon

Food and drinks

coffee / tea · pizza / burger · apple / pear · butter / cheese · pancake / waffle · sushi / ramen · lemon / lime · chocolate / caramel · popcorn / chips · honey / jam · salad / soup · ice cream / frozen yogurt · croissant / donut · steak / sausage · rice / pasta · orange juice / lemonade · milk / yogurt · carrot / cucumber · strawberry / cherry · cake / cookie · garlic / onion · salt / sugar · olive / pickle · tacos / burrito · beer / wine · banana / mango · peanut butter / chocolate spread · hot dog / sandwich · mushroom / broccoli · cereal / oatmeal

Places

beach / swimming pool · library / bookshop · airport / train station · hospital / pharmacy · cinema / theater · museum / art gallery · gym / stadium · zoo / farm · restaurant / cafe · school / university · castle / palace · supermarket / street market · hotel / hostel · park / garden · mountain / hill · island / lake · desert / jungle · bakery / butcher · bank / post office · prison / police station · bridge / tunnel · lighthouse / harbor · kitchen / dining room · garage / basement · rooftop / balcony · ski resort / campsite · nightclub / bar · parking lot / gas station · playground / amusement park · church / monastery

Office and work

email / chat message · meeting / workshop · laptop / tablet · printer / scanner · coffee machine / water cooler · boss / client · deadline / budget · spreadsheet / presentation · desk / whiteboard · intern / trainee · lunch break / coffee break · password / username · salary / bonus · vacation / day off · headphones / microphone · stapler / paper clip · calendar / to-do list · video call / phone call · team building / office party · promotion / raise · keyboard / mouse · sticky note / notebook · conference / trade show · invoice / receipt · colleague / friend · remote work / commute · monday / friday · logo / slogan · chair / standing desk · elevator / stairwell

FAQ

What makes a good imposter word pair?

Two words that share most clues but not all, like coffee and tea, or beach and swimming pool. Too close and nobody can tell; too far and the imposter is obvious after one clue.

Can I use these words without the app?

Yes. Write the words on paper or send them privately. Echo just does the dealing, the clues and the voting for you on a TV.

Which pack is best for kids?

Everyday objects. The words are simple and every child knows them.

Which pack is best for work?

Office and work. It is made for team socials, icebreakers and office parties.