ESL Vocabulary for Weather
The following page has learning games and example sentences using the following 6 words from the "weather" category:Let's Do The Test!
Example Sentences
thunder and lightning
a weather phenomenon characterized by the presence of thunder, which is the sound produced by lightning, often accompanied by heavy rain and storms
Easy Examples
- Thunder and lightning often happen during storms.
- Thunder is the sound, and lightning is the bright flash of light.
- They can be scary, but they are a natural part of some weather.
Harder Examples
- They stayed indoors during the thunder and lightning storm for safety.
- Thunder and lightning can be both awe-inspiring and frightening.
- The meteorologist issued a severe weather warning for thunder and lightning.
wind
the movement of air, characterized by its speed and direction, which can vary from a gentle breeze to a strong gale
Easy Examples
- Wind is the movement of air in the atmosphere.
- Wind can be gentle, like a breeze, or strong, like a gale.
- Wind can make trees sway and kites fly.
Harder Examples
- The wind rustled the leaves in the trees on a windy day.
- Wind energy is harnessed through wind turbines to generate electricity.
- They flew kites in the open field on a windy afternoon.
rain
precipitation in the form of water droplets falling from the sky, often associated with overcast skies and clouds
Easy Examples
- Rain is water falling from the sky.
- Rain is important for plants and filling up rivers and lakes.
- People use umbrellas to stay dry in the rain.
Harder Examples
- She carried an umbrella to shield herself from the rain.
- Rain is essential for nourishing crops and maintaining ecosystems.
- They canceled the outdoor event due to the heavy rain forecast.
rainbow
a meteorological phenomenon that forms when sunlight is refracted, or bent, as it passes through raindrops, creating a spectrum of colors in the sky
Easy Examples
- A rainbow is a beautiful arc of colors in the sky after rain.
- Rainbows happen when sunlight is refracted in raindrops.
- Rainbows are a natural wonder and often make people smile.
Harder Examples
- They marveled at the vivid colors of the rainbow after the rain had stopped.
- A rainbow is often seen as a symbol of hope and beauty.
- She took a photograph of the double rainbow arching across the horizon.
snow
frozen precipitation in the form of ice crystals or snowflakes that fall from the sky, covering the ground in a white blanket
Easy Examples
- Snow is frozen water crystals that fall from the sky as flakes.
- Snow covers the ground in white and is common in cold climates.
- People build snowmen and go sledding in the snow.
Harder Examples
- Children love playing in the snow and building snowmen in winter.
- Snowfall can lead to slippery road conditions, requiring caution while driving.
- They went skiing in the mountains to enjoy the fresh snow.
sun
the star at the center of our solar system, which provides heat, light, and energy to Earth, making life possible
Easy Examples
- The sun is a bright, hot ball of gas in the sky.
- The sun provides light and warmth to the Earth.
- The sun rises in the morning and sets in the evening.
Harder Examples
- The sun rose in the east, casting a warm glow over the landscape.
- Solar panels harness the energy from the sun to generate electricity.
- They enjoyed a sunny day at the beach, basking in the sun's rays.
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