Nature · Nouns — English Vocabulary

a very tall plant with branches and leaves, that can live a long time

"The tree is very tall."

"A tree grows in front of our house."

the large, bright star in the sky that shines during the day and gives us light and heat

"The sun provides light and warmth."

"We sat outside and enjoyed the warm sun while having lunch in the garden."

the circular object going around the earth, visible mostly at night

"The full moon illuminated the dark night."

"Ganymede is a fascinating moon of Jupiter"

the space above the earth where the sun, clouds, stars, and the moon are and we can see them

"The sky is clear tonight."

"The sky turned pink before sunset."

a very tall and large natural structure that looks like a huge hill with a pointed top that is often covered in snow

"The mountain is tall."

"Climbing the mountain was a challenging experience that required careful preparation and great physical strength."

the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands

"The sea was calm and perfect for sailing."

"The vast blue sea stretched out before them, dotted with small white sailboats."

a large area of water, surrounded by land

"Lake Superior is the largest of the Great Lakes."

"Crater Lake in Oregon was formed when a massive volcanic eruption caused the peak of a volcano to collapse in on itself"

the great mass of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

"The ocean covers most of the Earth's surface."

"The abyssal plain lies deep beneath the ocean floor, far from any sunlight."

the bent lines of different colors that appear in the sky after the rain

"A beautiful rainbow arched across the clear sky."

"The beautiful rainbow appeared in the sky after the heavy rain stopped and the sun came out."

the loud crackling noise that is heard from the sky during a storm

"A sudden crash of thunder shook the house."

"The loud clap of thunder was so powerful that it shook the windows of the entire house."

a mountain with an opening on its top, from which melted rock and ash can be pushed out into the air

"An active volcano can erupt at any time."

"A shield volcano has a broad, gentle slope formed by flowing lava over time."

the event during which the sun comes up

"The sunrise was beautiful."

"We woke early to watch the sunrise over the mountains."

the event during which the sun goes down

"The sunset was pink."

"They sat quietly and watched the sunset from the beach."

large amounts of snow falling from mountains

"The avalanche swept down the mountain"

"The avalanche buried the village under several meters of snow."

a piece of land covered in grass and sometimes wild flowers, often used for hay

"Cows grazed in the green meadow."

"The wildflowers in the sunny meadow created a beautiful carpet of purple yellow and white colors."

the black or brownish substance consisted of organic remains, rock particles, and clay that forms the upper layer of earth where trees or other plants grow

"Plants need good soil to grow."

"The farmer tested the pH level of the soil to determine which crops would grow best in that particular field."

a valley that is deep and has very steep sides, through which a river is flowing usually

"The Grand Canyon is a truly spectacular sight."

"A submarine canyon is a steep-sided valley cut into the seabed of the continental slope"

a very large floating piece of ice

"The ship struck a hidden iceberg and sank."

"The vast majority of an iceberg's mass remains hidden below the water's surface"

an area of rock that is high above the ground with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea

"We stood on high cliff carefully."

"The hikers stood at the edge of the cliff looking down at the valley floor far below feeling both terrified and exhilarated by the height."

a hole or chamber formed underground naturally by rocks gradually breaking down over time

"Deep inside the cave"

"The explorers discovered a deep cave filled with stunning crystal formations and underground streams."

the area of land where the land meets a body of water such as an ocean, sea, lake, or river

"We sat on the shore."

"After the storm, we found many beautiful shells scattered along the shore near the lake."

a piece of land surrounded by water

"The island has many trees."

"We took a small boat to the island and spent a wonderful day exploring its hidden beaches."

the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake

"The coast is very beautiful."

"We enjoyed a leisurely drive along the scenic coast, stopping frequently to admire the ocean views."

a large, open, and grass-covered area

"The grassland is wide."

"The vast grassland stretched for miles, providing a perfect habitat for wild animals and grazing cattle."

a flower shaped like a cup that has bright colors and blossoms in spring

"The tulip is colorful."

"Tulips bloom in the spring."

a plant with a tall stem and a round yellow flower

"The sunflower grows tall."

"We admired the sunflowers in the field because their bright color made the landscape feel especially cheerful."

a tall flower with white and yellow color, shaped like a trumpet

"The daffodil is bright."

"Daffodils bloom in spring."

a plant with large bell-shaped flowers, typically white

"The lily looks beautiful."

"She placed a white lily on the table, filling the room with its sweet and delicate fragrance."

a flowering plant known for its large, showy blossoms with lush, often fragrant petals

"Peony has large flowers."

"The large pink peony flowers bloom in late spring and fill the garden with a wonderful sweet fragrance."

a small wild flower that has a yellow center and white petals

"The daisy is small."

"Children picked daisies in the field."

a type of plant that grows in tropical regions with a hollow wooden stem

"Bamboo grows fast."

"The bamboo in the garden is tall."

a desert plant with a lot of spines on a thick stem that stores water

"The cactus needs little water."

"The cactus stores water in its thick stem allowing it to survive in extremely dry desert environments where other plants cannot grow at all."

a type of evergreen climbing plant with dark green leaves, often used for decorative purposes

"Ivy climbed the wall."

"Ivy covered the old stone building."

a small plant with yellow flowers that turn into round, fluffy seed heads

"Dandelion has yellow flowers."

"Children love to blow the white seeds from the yellow dandelion and watch them fly away in the wind."

an area of sand or small stones next to a sea or a lake

"We walked on the beach."

"Every summer, our family loves to spend the entire day at the beach building sandcastles."

a vast area of land that is covered with trees and shrubs

"The forest has many tall trees."

"They got lost in the dense forest and had to wait until morning to find their way out."

water that falls in small drops from the sky

"The rain stopped in the afternoon."

"The heavy rain caused the river to rise quickly and flood the low fields near the town."

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

"The wind was very strong."

"Strong wind knocked down several trees and power lines causing widespread blackouts that lasted for nearly three days in some areas."

a large, dry area of land with very few plants, typically one covered with sand

"The largest hot desert on Earth is the Sahara."

"The Sahara desert is a vast, arid region with extreme temperatures and very little vegetation."

a low area of land between mountains or hills, often with a river flowing through it

"The valley is beautiful."

"The small village was located in a peaceful valley surrounded by tall mountains and a gentle river."

a naturally raised area of land that is higher than the land around it, often with a round shape

"The hill is small."

"We walked up the steep hill to enjoy a beautiful view of the countryside below us."

a high place, such as a cliff, from which a river or stream falls

"The waterfall is very tall."

"Hiking through the dense forest, we finally reached a breathtaking waterfall that cascaded down the rocks."

a pale brown substance that consists of very small pieces of rock, which is found in deserts, on beaches, etc.

"Children played with soft sand."

"The hot sand burned the soles of her feet as she ran toward the water desperate to cool off in the ocean waves."

an evergreen shrub or tree appreciated for its glossy, dark-green leaves and showy, often fragrant flowers that come in various colors like white, pink, or red

"The camellia has beautiful pink flowers."

"The camellia's symmetrical pink flowers looked almost artificial because their petals were so perfectly arranged."

a part of a plant from which the seed or fruit develops

"The flower is bright red."

"She picked a flower from the garden."

(astronomy) a shining point found in large numbers in the night sky

"The sun is a star."

"The North Star has guided sailors and travelers across the oceans for centuries without fail."

a natural and continuous stream of water flowing on the land to the sea, a lake, or another river

"The river flows into the sea."

"The river overflowed its banks after three days of continuous heavy rainfall in the region."

a thick cloud close to the ground that makes it hard to see through

"The fog was thick."

"A dense fog rolled in from the sea, reducing visibility to mere feet and causing significant delays for all flights."

a strong and dangerous type of wind, which is formed like a turning cone, usually causing damage

"The tornado destroyed several houses."

"A powerful tornado swept through the small town last night."

an area of sea that is partly surrounded by land, with a narrow opening

"The Gulf of Mexico is a large body of water."

"The Persian Gulf is a large body of water connected to the Arabian Sea by the Strait of Hormuz."

a garden plant or its flower that has thorns, smells nice, and comes in different colors

"The rose smells wonderful."

"She bought a red rose for her mother as a small but meaningful sign of love and appreciation."

a plant with flowers in unusual shapes and bright colors

"The orchid needs care."

"She placed an orchid near the window so it could get enough light without being exposed to direct heat."

a plant with long narrow leaves and large yellow or purple flowers

"Iris blooms beautifully."

"The purple iris stood tall among the other flowers in the well tended garden."

a type of plant with purple flowers and a fine smell

"Lavender smells lovely."

"She dried lavender for the closet."

a type of plant with tiny purple or white flowers and a sweet smell

"The violet is delicate."

"Violets grew beside the path."

a fragrant flowering plant known for its small, white blossoms and sweet, aromatic scent

"The air smelled sweet with blooming jasmine."

"The jasmine vine climbed up the trellis releasing a sweet intoxicating fragrance every evening at dusk."

a shrub or small tree with fragrant clusters of purple or pink flowers

"She picked a bunch of fragrant lilacs."

"The lilac bush bloomed in late spring filling the entire garden with its distinctive floral perfume."

a white or gray visible mass of water vapor floating in the air

"A single dark cloud passed in front of the sun."

"The dark rain cloud moved slowly across the sky and blocked the sunlight completely for a few minutes."

small, white pieces of frozen water vapor that fall from the sky in cold temperatures

"The snow covered the landscape in a white blanket."

"The first light snow of the winter made the entire city look like a beautiful winter wonderland."

a solid material forming part of the earth's surface, often made of one or more minerals

"He threw a rock into the lake."

"The geologist carefully examined the layers of the ancient rock to determine its age and mineral composition."