Weather & Seasons

Talking about the sky — from a light breeze to a full-blown blizzard.

20 words

1. weather n. /ˈwɛðɝ/

the state of the air and atmosphere, such as how hot, cold, rainy, or windy it is; it can also mean to survive a difficult situation.
2. forecast n. /ˈfɔɹˌkæst/

a statement about what is likely to happen in the future, especially regarding the weather or the economy.
3. temperature n. /ˈtɛmpɝətʃɝ/

a word used to describe how hot or cold something is, or a high body heat when you are sick.
4. climate n. /ˈkɫaɪmət/

the typical weather conditions in a place over a long time, or the general mood and situation of a group or society.
5. sunny adj. /ˈsəni/

bright with light from the sun. You use this to describe a day with no clouds or a person who is very happy and friendly.
6. cloudy adj. /ˈkɫaʊdi/

a word used to describe weather with many clouds, liquids that are not clear, or things that are uncertain.
7. rainy adj. /ˈɹeɪni/

having a lot of rain or characterized by rain. You use this to describe weather or a day when it rains often.
8. overcast adj. /ˈoʊvɝˌkæst/

describing a sky that is completely covered with clouds, making it look grey and dull. You use this when there is no blue sky visible and the sun is hidden.
9. storm n. /ˈstɔɹm/

a period of very bad weather with strong winds and usually rain, snow, or thunder. You might stay inside to keep safe when one happens.
10. thunder n. /ˈθəndɝ/

the loud crashing sound you hear in the sky after a flash of lightning, or any very loud, deep noise.
11. lightning n. /ˈɫaɪtnɪŋ/

the bright flash of light in the sky during a storm, or something that happens very fast.
12. wind n. /ˈwaɪnd/

moving air that you can feel outside. It can be a light breeze or a strong storm that moves trees.
13. breeze n. /ˈbɹiz/

a light, gentle wind that feels pleasant. It is often used to describe a soft movement of air on a warm day.
14. humid adj. /ˈhjuməd/

describing air that feels wet and sticky because it contains a lot of water. You usually feel this in hot weather or tropical places.
15. drought n. /ˈdɹaʊt/

a long period with very little or no rain, which often causes problems for farming and water supplies.
16. flood n. /ˈfɫəd/

a large amount of water that covers an area that is usually dry. You can also use it to describe a huge number of things arriving at once, like emails or messages.
17. snow n. /ˈsnoʊ/

soft, white pieces of frozen water that fall from the sky when it is very cold. It covers the ground like a white blanket.
18. frost n. /ˈfɹɔst/

a thin layer of ice that forms on surfaces like grass or windows when the air is very cold. It looks like white powder or tiny crystals.
19. fog n. /ˈfɑɡ/

a thick cloud of tiny water drops near the ground that makes it hard to see; it can also mean a confused state of mind or the act of a surface becoming misty.
20. blizzard n. /ˈbɫɪzɝd/

a very heavy snowstorm with strong winds that makes it hard to see; it can also mean a large, overwhelming amount of things like paperwork.