The Weather

Hi! Here you will find weather vocabulary with the definition and an example. You´ll also find two short exercises to check your knowledge. Enjoy!

boiling

noun

common expression for describing a very hot day

It was boiling hot, so we all jumped into the lake.

breeze
noun

Light wind

Don't bother with a hat. There is always a breezenear the ocean

chilly
adjective

cold

It's a bit chilly today, so I think you should wear a coat.

clear
adjective

when the sky is blue because no clouds are blocking the sun

On a clear night you can see a lot of stars.

cloud/ cloudy
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

cold spell
adjective + noun

a period of colder than average weather

They're calling for a cold spell, so we put off our camping trip

cool
adjective

temperature in between warm and cold

The days were boiling hot, but the nights were cooland comfortable for sleeping

drizzling
continuous verb

raining slightly

I think I'll take the dog for a walk. It's only drizzling now.

drought
noun

a long period with no rainfall

Forest fires are a serious danger during a drought

flood
noun

overflow of rain water

The flood was so bad, our basement was full of water

fog/foggy

thick water vapor that blocks one's vision

We couldn't see the bridge because there was too much fog.

hail
noun

small pieces of ice that fall during a storm

There was so much hail that the cars were destroyed.

heat-wave

extremely hot weather that is

mild
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

Activities:

 Choose the odd word out.

Example:  hailstorm   flood   drought   mild

1   damp   drizzling   bright   pouring

2

3   hot   scorching   boiling   freezing

4   settled   changeable   hail   bright

5   drizzling breeze   hurricane   tornado

 Choose the correct word.

Example:  We bought some ice creams because it was boiling / pouring.

1   It’s going to be damp and chilly / sunny tomorrow.

2   It’s difficult to say what the weather will be like later – it’s so settled / changeable.

3   There was a really strong / heavy wind blowing at the coast.

4   It’s a very mild / cool day for mid-winter.

5   If there’s thick / strong fog the traffic will be very slow.

6   You’ll need your sunglasses – it’s incredibly clear  / bright outside.

7   There’s not much rain today, but it’s still quite damp / drizzling.

Remember to check the answers in the entry called Answers!