Weather Descriptions, Rain & Wind, Sky & Snow and 6 More Topics · Weather And Environment English Vocabulary

having a quality that is not satisfying

"The news is bad."

"The bad weather forced them to cancel their outdoor wedding ceremony and move everything inside the church at the last minute."

(of weather conditions) to experience a drastic change, particularly after a period of stability

"The weather will break."

"After weeks of unrelenting heat, the weather is expected to break with a significant drop in temperature."

to transition from one state, condition, or form to another

"Things will change."

"The new regulations will fundamentally change the way businesses operate within the industry."

(of weather) to become free of clouds, rain, or storms

"The sky will clear up."

"We are hoping the storm clouds will clear up by tomorrow so we can have our picnic outside."

(of weather or sky) overcast, cloudy, or lacking brightness

"The sky is dull today."

"The persistent dull weather made everyone feel rather lethargic and uninspired."

(of the weather) clear and dry, with no clouds or rain

"The weather is fair."

"We decided to have a picnic because the weather forecast promised a fair day with plenty of sunshine."

(of winds) blowing in the direction that aids movement or travel

"The weather is favorable."

"The favorable weather forecast encouraged us to plan an outdoor picnic for Saturday afternoon in the park."

(of the weather) sunny and clear

"The weather is fine today."

"After a week of rain, the sky finally cleared and the weather turned perfectly fine."

(of weather) dark in a way that is depressing

"It was a gloomy day."

"The gloomy atmosphere of the old house contributed to the protagonist's growing sense of dread."

(of weather) hot and sunny

"The weather was glorious."

"After weeks of rain, the glorious sunshine finally broke through, lifting everyone's spirits."

having a quality that is satisfying

"The movie is good."

"The good news made everyone happy and they celebrated by opening a bottle of champagne and toasting to the future together."

extremely unpleasant or bad

"The smell is horrible."

"The horrible smell coming from the fridge made her realize that the milk had expired several days ago and gone bad."

(of weather) unpleasantly cold and often windy

"The wind felt bleak."

"The bleak, windswept landscape offered little comfort as we huddled together against the biting cold."

having air that feels stuffy and lacks freshness

"The room felt close."

"During the summer heatwave, the unventilated apartment felt incredibly close and stifling."

containing harmful or polluted substances

"The water looked foul."

"Environmentalists warned that the industrial runoff had made the river water foul and unsafe for aquatic life."

extremely cold and harsh in a way that affects living things or farming

"The winter was hard."

"Farmers struggled to survive the hard winter, as the extreme cold threatened their livestock and crops."

a period in which the weather is really warm and there is no rain

"We had a dry spell."

"The region experienced a prolonged dry spell, leading to severe water shortages and impacting agricultural yields."

to rain heavily and in a large amount

"It pours rain."

"The rain began to pour heavily just as we were leaving the restaurant after dinner."

the amount of rain that falls within a specific area during a particular period, typically measured over a given timeframe

"The rainfall was low."

"Meteorologists are monitoring the annual rainfall to assess the potential for drought in the upcoming season."

a brief period of rain or snow

"There was a short shower."

"We experienced a brief but intense shower of rain that quickly cleared up."

to make someone or something extremely wet

"Soak the beans overnight before cooking."

"You need to soak the dried beans in water overnight before cooking them to make them soft and easy to digest."

a small quantity or portion of something, usually liquid

"Add a spot of milk."

"He carefully added a small spot of the rare extract to the medicinal concoction."

having strong winds, rain, or severe weather conditions

"The sea is stormy."

"The stormy night kept everyone awake because the thunder was loud and the lightning lit up the sky every few seconds."

a heavy and intense rainfall

"A torrent of rain."

"The sudden downpour turned into a torrential flood, overwhelming the drainage systems in the city."

characterized by rain or moisture

"The ground is wet."

"After the storm passed, the entire landscape was visibly wet and glistening under the returning sunlight."

(of wind or an air current) to move or be in motion

"The wind will blow."

"The strong wind began to blow fiercely, rustling the leaves and making the trees sway dramatically."

a gentle and usually pleasant wind

"A cool breeze came from the sea."

"A gentle breeze made the hot afternoon much more pleasant."

describing the weather when there is no wind or storm

"The sea was calm."

"We enjoyed a peaceful boat trip on the remarkably calm waters of the bay."

toward or to the east

"Go east now."

"The migrating birds flew east, following the ancient routes passed down through generations."

a unit that shows how strong the wind is, measured on the Beaufort scale

"The wind force increased."

"The hurricane's destructive power was classified as a force 12, indicating extreme wind speeds."

(of wind, tide, or waves) having great power or force

"The wind was strong."

"A strong gust of wind nearly knocked us off our feet."

without clouds or mist

"The sky is clear."

"The weather forecast predicts a clear sky for the entire duration of our camping trip."

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."

having many clouds up in the sky

"The sky is cloudy."

"The cloudy sky threatened rain so they decided to postpone the baseball game until the weather improved later in the week."

having very little or no light

"It is very dark."

"As the sun set, the dense forest became progressively dark and mysterious."

having a sky covered in clouds, creating a dull atmosphere

"The sky is gray."

"The gray sky threatened rain throughout the entire afternoon."

in the sky above

"Birds flew overhead."

"A flock of geese flew overhead on their migratory journey."

very bright because there is a lot of light coming from the sun

"It is sunny today."

"The sunny day was perfect for a picnic and the family packed sandwiches fruit and lemonade to enjoy at the park."

a sudden, intense discharge of electricity from the sky, often accompanied by thunder

"A bolt struck."

"The sudden bolt of lightning illuminated the dark night sky."

anything that covers or envelops a surface, area, or situation completely

"Snow was a blanket."

"A blanket of snow covered the entire landscape, muffling all sound."

a large accumulation of material formed by wind or water

"A snow drift formed."

"The strong winds created a massive drift of snow against the building."

the layer of clouds in the sky or snow on the ground

"A cloud cover formed."

"The thick cloud cover obscured the sun, making the day feel gloomy."

an amount of snow, rain, or other material that has come down

"We got snow fall."

"The heavy fall of rain caused widespread flooding in the low-lying areas."

(of the weather) to be very cold

"It will freeze tonight."

"The temperature is expected to drop significantly, and it will likely freeze by midnight."

frozen water, which has a solid state

"The ice melted quickly in the hot sun."

"The lake was covered with a thick layer of ice by early January and people went skating."

so cold that is uncomfortable or harmful

"The road is icy."

"The icy roads made driving very dangerous so the mayor advised everyone to stay home until the salt trucks came."

(of something in solid form) to turn into liquid form by being subjected to heat

"Ice will melt in the sun."

"The ice cream began to melt quickly under the hot summer sun so they had to eat it fast before it became a liquid mess."

a unique small piece of snow fallen from the sky

"A snowflake landed on her coat."

"Each snowflake has a unique crystalline structure shaped by the temperature and humidity conditions in the cloud where it formed during its descent."

a measure of how hot or cold something or somewhere is

"The temperature dropped below freezing last night."

"The doctor checked the patient's temperature to see if they had a fever."

having an intense, almost unbearable heat

"The day was boiling."

"The boiling water bubbled furiously in the pot so she turned down the heat to prevent it from overflowing."

having a temperature lower than the human body's average temperature

"The drink is cold."

"The cold wind cut through his jacket like a knife and he wished he had worn a warmer coat."

having a pleasantly mild, low temperature

"The weather is cool."

"The cool breeze from the ocean felt refreshing after the hot and humid day and they sat on the porch enjoying the fresh air."

weather conditions cold enough to cause freezing

"It was a freeze."

"The unexpected freeze damaged the delicate spring blossoms."

a state of having a higher than normal temperature

"The heat is strong."

"During the summer, the intense heat can make outdoor activities quite unbearable for many."

a period of hot weather, usually hotter and longer than before

"The heat wave lasted two weeks."

"A heat wave is a prolonged period of excessively hot weather"

having a higher than normal temperature

"The soup is hot."

"The hot soup burned his tongue because he was too impatient to wait for it to cool down properly."

(of weather) pleasantly warm and less cold than expected

"The weather is mild today."

"We are enjoying a mild winter with temperatures much higher than usual."

having a temperature that is high but not hot, especially in a way that is pleasant

"The water is warm."

"The warm sunshine felt good on her face after being inside the cold air conditioned office all morning long."

having a refreshing, brisk coldness in the air

"The air felt crisp."

"The crisp autumn air was invigorating as we walked through the park."

(of the weather) characterized by intense heat combined with high levels of moisture

"The weather is sultry."

"The sultry summer night was hot and humid and the couple sat on the balcony fanning themselves while listening to the sound of crickets in the garden."

the layer of gases surrounding a planet, held in place by gravity

"Earth has a thick atmosphere."

"The atmosphere protects life on Earth by absorbing harmful radiation from the sun and keeping the planet warm."

(of the weather or sky) to stop being cloudy or rainy

"The sky will clear."

"We hope the stormy weather will clear by the morning."

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."

the point where two air masses of different temperatures meet

"A cold front is coming."

"Meteorologists are closely monitoring the approaching cold front, which is expected to bring significant temperature drops."

a bright flash, caused by electricity, in the sky or one that hits the ground from within the clouds

"Lightning flashed across the dark"

"The lightning struck the tall tree and split it into two large pieces that fell to the ground."

the distance that is possible or clear for one to see, particularly because of the weather conditions

"Visibility was low today"

"Visibility dropped sharply due to dense morning fog over the entire coastal region"

a sudden sharp noise, often loud and brief

"I heard a crack."

"A loud crack of thunder startled everyone in the house."

a region of the atmosphere where the air pressure is lower than that of surrounding areas

"There is a depression."

"The weather forecast indicated a deep depression moving in from the west."

an area where the air pressure is higher than its surroundings, often bringing calm weather

"It is a high."

"The anticyclone, a large area of high pressure, brought clear skies and calm weather."

a region where atmospheric pressure is lower than the surrounding areas

"It is a low."

"The approaching low pressure system was expected to bring heavy rainfall and strong winds."

the force from the weight of the atmosphere on the earth's surface

"The pressure was high."

"Atmospheric pressure significantly affects weather patterns and forecasts."

a long, deep sound or series of sounds

"We heard a rumble."

"A low rumble of thunder could be heard in the distance."

the protection of the natural environment and resources from wasteful human activities

"Conservation protects natural resources."

"Conservation efforts are essential to protect endangered animals and preserve natural resources for future generations."

to protect or save a resource from being used wastefully or excessively

"We must conserve water."

"It is crucial to conserve energy resources for future generations."

the presence of a variety of distinct characteristics within a group

"The city is known for its cultural diversity."

"The city is famous for its rich cultural diversity and harmonious coexistence of different communities."

the relation between plants and animals to each other and their environment

"The forest ecology is complex."

"Understanding the delicate forest ecology is crucial for conservation efforts."

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

"We must protect the environment."

"The environment is cleaner when people reduce waste and pollution."

focused on protecting the environment and promoting sustainability

"We need green energy."

"The green initiative promoted sustainable practices to protect the environment for future generations."

originating from or created by nature, not made or caused by humans

"The color is natural."

"The natural light in the room made it feel warm and inviting without the need for any lamps or overhead lighting fixtures."

everything that exists or happens on the earth, excluding things that humans make or control

"Enjoying nature is good."

"Spending time in nature, surrounded by trees and fresh air, can be incredibly restorative for the mind."

to introduce a set of laws that prohibit the killing, harming, or damaging of particular animals in specified regions or districts

"We must protect birds."

"The new legislation was enacted to protect endangered species from extinction."

(usually plural) a country's gas, oil, trees, etc. that are considered valuable and therefore can be sold to gain wealth

"Oil is valuable resource."

"Many countries depend heavily on their natural resource exports to build wealth and support their economies."

an area for birds and animals to live and to be protected from dangerous conditions and being hunted

"The sanctuary protects animals."

"The wildlife sanctuary provided a safe haven for endangered species threatened by habitat loss."

using natural resources in a way that causes no harm to the environment

"The project is sustainable."

"The sustainable farming practices protect the soil and water for future generations to use."

(of a volcano) to explode and send smoke, lava, rocks, etc. into the sky

"The volcano will erupt."

"Scientists warned that the volcano was showing signs it might erupt violently."

a sudden fall of a large mass of dirt or rock down a mountainside or cliff

"The landslide blocked the mountain road."

"A landslide is the rapid movement of a mass of rock"

a sudden disturbance in the earth's crust

"The earthquake caused a big shock."

"The sudden shock from the seismic event was felt across several neighboring regions."

a strong and noisy event in the sky with heavy rain, thunder, lightning, and strong winds

"A big storm came."

"The powerful storm raged through the night, bringing torrential rain and deafening thunder that shook the entire house."

the number of people who have died or gotten injured because of a war, natural disaster, pandemic, etc.

"The earthquake's deadly toll was high."

"The devastating earthquake left a tragic toll of thousands of lives lost and countless injuries across the region."

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."

a group of wires bundled together for transmitting electricity that is protected within a rubber case

"The cable is very long."

"We discovered that the damaged cable was the cause of the power outage."

to use a supply of energy, fuel, etc.

"Cars consume fuel."

"Electric vehicles are designed to consume significantly less energy than traditional gasoline cars."

the act of using up something, such as resources, energy, or materials

"Water consumption is very high."

"The consumption of plastic has increased dramatically over the past few decades, causing serious environmental problems worldwide."

to make a hole in the ground or seabed to obtain oil, water, or minerals

"They will drill for oil."

"The company plans to drill deep into the seabed to explore for potential hydrocarbon deposits."

a form of energy resulting from the presence and movement of charged particles

"The lamp uses electricity."

"The invention of practical ways to generate and distribute electricity revolutionized modern society."

a source of power that can be used to produce heat, light, or to operate different machines

"This machine needs energy."

"Renewable energy sources are crucial for reducing our dependence on fossil fuels."

a flammable gas used mainly as a fuel

"We need gas."

"Natural gas is a common fuel source for heating homes and cooking meals."

to produce energy, such as heat, electricity, etc.

"The turbine generates electricity for homes."

"The solar panels generate enough electricity to power the entire house during the sunny summer months."

the creation of heat, electricity, or other forms of energy

"The plant's generation of energy is amazing."

"The new power plant's efficient generation of renewable energy is a significant environmental achievement."

relating to, producing, or powered by nuclear energy

"The plant is nuclear."

"The nuclear power plant provides electricity to millions of homes but some people worry about the safety of radioactive waste disposal."

a liquid found deep under the ground that is used as a fuel

"We need oil."

"The country's economy heavily relies on the export of crude oil to fund its development projects."

the energy that is obtained through different means, such as electrical or solar, to operate different equipment or machines

"We need more power."

"The city's continued growth depends on its access to reliable and affordable power."

a large, typically metallic container designed for storing gases or liquids

"The water tank is full."

"The large storage tank was designed to hold thousands of gallons of purified water."

a complete loss of electricity in a specific area

"We had a blackout."

"The blackout lasted for several hours, leaving thousands of homes without electricity during the storm."

not causing or spreading pollution or contamination, especially radioactive contamination

"The water is clean."

"Strict regulations ensure that the drinking water supply remains clean and safe for consumption."

to get rid of waste material, particularly in an unorganized manner

"Don't dump trash here."

"Illegal dumping of industrial waste poses a significant threat to the local ecosystem."

the release of gas, radiation, or other substances into the air or environment

"Car emissions pollute the air."

"Emission refers to the discharge of gases or other substances into the atmosphere"

a light substance produced in a chemical process that can be formed into different shapes when heated

"This is plastic."

"The reusable water bottle was made of durable plastic, designed to withstand daily use and reduce single-use waste."

consisting of toxic substances that can cause harm or death

"The snake is poisonous."

"The poisonous snake bit the hiker and he had to be rushed to the hospital immediately."

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

"Factory pollution harms the environment."

"Air pollution in major cities causes thousands of premature deaths each year according to reports from the World Health Organization and other international agencies."

unwanted, worthless, and unneeded things that people throw away

"Throw the rubbish in the bin outside."

"Throw the rubbish in the bin outside and make sure the lid is closed so animals cannot get in."

consisting of poisonous substances

"The smoke is toxic."

"The toxic fumes from the factory made the workers wear masks to protect their lungs."

worthless, unwanted, and unneeded things that people throw away

"Put the trash out."

"The city council is implementing a new program to reduce household trash."

materials that have no use and are unwanted

"We must reduce waste daily."

"It is important to separate your waste into recyclables and non-recyclables to help protect the environment and reduce pollution."