The Weather

the event during which the sun comes up

We watched the sunrise from the top of the mountain.

the event during which the sun goes down

The sunset marked the end of a perfect day.

the sun's light and heat

They basked in the warm sunshine at the beach all afternoon.

an area that becomes darker and cooler because sunlight is blocked by an object

They sat under the shade of a large oak tree to escape the heat.

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

The thunder rattled the windows during the intense storm.

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

The sky lit up with a brilliant flash of lightning during the storm.

the event of rain falling from the sky

The rainfall this year has been much higher than usual.

the event during which snow begins to fall from the sky

The peaceful countryside was transformed into a winter wonderland after a heavy snowfall blanketed the landscape in a pristine layer of white.

a piece of equipment that flows water all over your body from above

She stepped into the warm shower, letting the water soothe her tired muscles after a long day.

a heavy rainfall

The rainstorm flooded the streets within minutes.

a heavy fall of snow with a strong wind

After the snowstorm, kids were excited to go sledding.

drops of water that have fallen from the sky as rain

The rainwater ran off the roof and into the gutters.

a single droplet of water that falls from the sky

Raindrops splattered against the windowpane, creating a soothing sound.

a unique small piece of snow fallen from the sky

Each snowflake is a tiny work of art, with its own intricate pattern.

to make a container's liquid flow out of it

She poured milk into her cereal bowl for breakfast.

to become covered or filled by water

Emergency services were on high alert as the storm threatened to flood the coastal towns.

(of the climate) having a lot of moisture in the air, causing an uncomfortable and sticky feeling

The humid weather made the air feel heavy and sticky.

slightly wet, particularly in an uncomfortable way

The towel felt damp after being left out in the humid bathroom.

to become hard or turn to ice because of reaching or going below 0° Celsius

As the temperature dropped overnight, the water in the pond began to freeze.

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

The city issued a warning for a heat wave, advising residents to stay indoors and stay hydrated.

feeling well or in good health

Despite the small accident, the bike and its rider were both fine.

not showing worry, anger, or other strong emotions

Despite the chaos around her, she remained calm and composed.

a heavy fall of hail during a storm

The hailstorm caused damage to cars and rooftops.

so cold that is uncomfortable or harmful

The icy wind cut through my jacket, sending shivers down my spine as I hurried to find shelter.

to predict future events, based on analysis of present data and conditions

Economists forecast a downturn in the stock market due to recent economic indicators.

to put something or someone somewhere or in a certain position

She set the book on the table.

to move from a lower to a higher position

The hot air balloon rose gracefully into the sky.

to become hard or turn to ice because of reaching or going below 0° Celsius

As the temperature dropped overnight, the water in the pond began to freeze.

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

Ice cubes melt quickly in warm water.

to emit or reflect light or brightness

His shoes were so well-polished that they seemed to shine.

rain containing a great deal of acidic chemicals, caused by air pollution, which can harm the environment

The once-clear mountain stream turned murky after years of acid rain falling on its watershed.

a strong wind, mostly in a desert, that lifts particles of sand and blows them around

a storm with strong winds and very little rain

emitting or reflecting a significant amount of light

The bright sun shone down on the beach, warming the sand.