weather+vocabulary

[|English Club] : [|Learn English] : [|Vocabulary] : Weather //Part of speech// || **Meaning** || **Example Sentence** || //noun// || an appliance that cools down the air in a home or building || The **airconditioner** keeps the office nice and comfortable even when it's very hot outside. || //noun// || a dangerous slide of snow down a mountain || The skiers were warned about a possible **avalanche.** || //preposition/adjective// || temperature less than 0 degrees Celsius/(32F) || It's supposed to go **below freezing** before the weekend. || //noun// || a storm with lots of snow and wind || The airplane couldn't take-off because of the **blizzard**. || //adjective + noun// || common expression for describing a very hot day || It was **boiling hot**, so we all jumped into the lake. || //noun// || light wind || Don't bother with a hat. There is always a **breeze** near the ocean. || //noun// || measurement of temperature (0 degrees is freezing/100 is boiling) || In the summer, the average temperature here is 20 degrees **Celsius.** || //adjective// || cold || It's a bit **chilly** today, so I think you should wear a coat. || //adjective// || when the sky is blue because no clouds are blocking the sun || On a **clear** night you can see a lot of stars. || //noun/adjective// || water in the sky that appears as a white or grey mass || It may look **cloudy** in the morning, but the sun always comes out by afternoon. || //adjective + noun// || a period of colder than average weather || They're calling for a **cold spell**, so we put off our camping trip. || //adjective// || temperature in between warm and cold || The days were boiling hot, but the nights were **cool** and comfortable for sleeping. || //noun// || measurement for temperature || I don't feel the heat until it's about forty **degrees** Celsius outside. || //continuous verb// || raining slightly || I think I'll take the dog for a walk. It's only **drizzling** now. || //noun// || a long period with no rainfall || Forest fires are a serious danger during a **drought**. || //noun// || measurement of temperature (32 degrees is freezing/212 is boiling) || It was 100 degrees **Fahrenheit** when we got to San Francisco. || //noun// || overflow of rain water || The **flood** was so bad, our basement was full of water. || //noun// || very light snowfall || There are a few **flurries** but the snow isn't sticking to the roads. || //noun/adjective// || thick water vapor that blocks one's vision || We couldn't see the bridge because there was too much **fog**. || //noun/verb// || the expected weather for the future || According to the 5 day **forecast**, it's going to rain on our wedding day. || //adjective + noun// || common expression used to describe a very cold day || It was a **freezing cold** day for the Santa Claus parade. || //noun// || ice crystals on a frozen surface || Some flowers are so strong they can withstand **frost**. || //noun// || a skin condition caused by over exposure to the cold (typically reddish skin with white spots) || I lost my hat while I was skiing, and I ended up with **frostbite** on my ears. || //noun// || small pieces of ice that fall during a storm || There was so much **hail** that some of the trailer homes were destroyed. || //noun// || a flu-like condition one can acquire after spending too long in the sun || Bring lots of water and wear a hat to avoid **heat stroke** in this weather. || //noun// || extremely hot weather that is much higher than average--usually lasts a short time || During the **heat-wave** we cooled our beds down with ice packs. || //adjective/noun// || moisture in the air || It feels a lot hotter than it actually is because of the **humidity**. || //noun// || a tropical storm with very strong wind and rain || Half of the buildings on the island were flattened by the **hurricane**. || //adjective// || slippery because of ice || The roads are **icy** so please avoid driving down any hills. || //noun// || electric flash caused by two clouds hitting || The outdoor pool always closes when the lifeguards suspect **lightning.** || //adjective// || temperature that is warmer than average(in a cold season) || It's quite **mild** out so I didn't bother with a hat or mittens. || //noun// || a person who studies weather patterns || The **meteorologist** predicted that the cold spell would be over by now. || //adjective// || indicates that a temperature is below zero || It was **minus** twenty degrees at the top of the skil hill. || //adjective// || no sun is visible || The sky is **overcast** this morning, but the sun is supposed to come out by late afternoon. || //adverb + adjective// || term often used in a weather forecast to indicate that the skies are sunny and cloudy at the same time || Tomorrow's forecast is **partly cloudy** with clear skies by nightfall. || //noun// || rain or snow that falls on an area || There is very little **precipitation** in the desert. || //noun// || collection of rain water || Children love to splash in **puddles** when they are wearing rubber boots. || //noun/continuous verb/adjective// || water that falls to earth || My hair is all wet and messy from the **rain**. || //noun// || a single measurement of rain || I love catching **raindrops** on my tongue. || //noun// || a band of colours found in the sky after a rainfall || According to legend you can find a pot of gold at the end of a **rainbow**. || //idiom// || raining heavily || They cancelled the football game because it was **raining cats and dogs**. || //adjective/noun// || extremely hot temperature/a very hot day || It was **a scorcher**, so the whole family slept in the cool basement. || //noun// || time of year characterized by certain weather Winter,Spring,Summer,Fall (or Autumn) || My favorite **season** is Fall, because I love to watch the leaves changing colours. || //noun// || quick/light rainstorm || They've been calling for **showers** all week, but so far it's been dry. || //noun// || rain that freezes as it falls || All-weather-tires are best if you have to drive in **sleet**. || //noun/adjective// || snow on the ground that has been rained on || The snow turned to **slush** as soon as it started to rain. || //noun// || heavy,dark cloud cover caused by pollution || You really notice the **smog** downtown in this type of humidity. || //noun/adjective/ continuous verb// || frozen water that warms slightly as it falls to earth || It is already **snowing** up in the mountains, so the ski season should be great this year. || //noun// || large amounts of wind and snow || All of the schools were closed because of the **snowstorm**. || //noun/noun/adjective// || the gassy star that warms the earth || We hope to have **sunshine** on the day of the beach picnic. || //noun// || painful red/pink skin caused by being in the sun too long || The bald man got a **sunburn** on his head. || //noun// || dark eyewear that protects you from the sun || I forgot my **shades** and I was driving right into the sun. || //noun(also verb)/adjective(also verb)// || brown/golden skin caused by long periods of sun exposure || I got a **suntan** on the cruise, but it has already faded away. || //noun// || cream that protects your skin from sun damage || Don't forget to reapply your **sunscreen** when you get out of the lake. || //noun// || how warm or cold the air is || Can you check the **temperature** before we get dressed for our walk? || //noun// || instrument for measuring the temperature of the air || When I checked the temperature this morning, the **thermometer** said it was already thirty degrees Celsius. || //noun// || the crashing of clouds (often followed by a strike of lightning and heavy rain) || Let's close all of the windows. It looks like a **thunderstorm** is coming. || //noun// || violently spinning windstorm || The **tornado** picked up everything in its path, including animals and cars. || //noun// || held over one's head and body for rain protection || I always keep an **umbrella** in my car in case of rain. || //noun// || the damaging rays from the sun || **Ultra violet rays** can cause skin cancer if you don't wear sunscreen. || //noun/adjective// || blowing air outside || It's too **windy** to play golf today. || //noun// || when the wind makes the air feel colder than the actual temperature || It's minus two, but with the **wind chill factor** it's minus fifteen. || || [|Site Map] | [|Link To Us] | [|Contact] | [|Terms] | [|Privacy] | [|Join Free] | [|Advertise] © 1997-2009 [|EnglishClub.com] All Rights ReservedType in the content of your page here.
 * || || =Weather Vocabulary= || [[image:http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/weather-01.gif width="141" height="75" caption="WSM Image"]][[image:http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/weather-02.gif width="54" height="50" caption="Thunderstorm"]][[image:http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/weather-03.gif width="53" height="50" caption="Tornado"]][[image:http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/weather-04.gif width="51" height="50" caption="Snow flurries"]][[image:http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/weather-05.gif width="39" height="50" caption="Umbrella"]] [[image:http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/weather-06.gif width="50" height="50" caption="Sun"]][[image:http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/weather-07.gif width="16" height="50" caption="Thermometer"]] ||
 * **Word**
 * **airconditioner/airconditioning**
 * **avalanche**
 * **below freezing**
 * **blizzard**
 * **boiling hot**
 * **breeze**
 * **Celsius**
 * **chilly**
 * **clear**
 * **cloud/cloudy**
 * **cold spell**
 * **cool**
 * **degrees**
 * **drizzling**
 * **drought**
 * **Fahrenheit**
 * **flood**
 * [[image:http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/weather-04.gif width="51" height="50" align="right" caption="Snow flurries"]]**flurries**
 * **fog/foggy**
 * **forecast**
 * **freezing cold**
 * **frost**
 * **frostbite**
 * **hail**
 * **heat stroke**
 * **heat-wave**
 * **humid/humidity**
 * **hurricane**
 * **icy**
 * **lightning**
 * **mild**
 * **meteorologist**
 * **minus/negative**
 * **overcast**
 * **partly cloudy**
 * **precipitation**
 * **puddle**
 * **rain/raining/rainy**
 * **raindrop**
 * **rainbow**
 * **raining cats and dogs**
 * **scorching/a scorcher**
 * **season**
 * **shower**
 * **sleet(similar to hail)**
 * **slush/slushy**
 * **smog**
 * **snow/snowy/snowing**
 * **snowstorm**
 * [[image:http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/weather-06.gif width="50" height="50" align="right" caption="Sun"]]**sun/sunshine/sunny**
 * **sunburn**
 * **sunglasses/shades**
 * **suntan/tanned**
 * **sunscreen/suntan lotion**
 * **temperature**
 * [[image:http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/weather-07.gif width="16" height="50" align="right" caption="Thermometer"]]**thermometer**
 * [[image:http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/weather-02.gif width="54" height="50" align="right" caption="Thunderstorm"]]**thunder/thunderstorm**
 * [[image:http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/weather-03.gif width="53" height="50" align="right" caption="Tornado"]]**tornado/cyclone**
 * [[image:http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/weather-05.gif width="39" height="50" align="right" caption="Umbrella"]]**umbrella**
 * **UV (ultra violet) rays**
 * **wind/windy**
 * **wind chill factor**
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