Weather & Nature Vocabulary in English

Discover the outdoors with Weather & Nature Vocabulary in English. Learn essential words for seasons, climate, landscapes, and natural elements. Perfect for beginners and travelers, this set helps you describe weather and nature clearly and confidently in everyday conversations.

Talking about weather conditions and the natural world helps you describe daily situations, travel plans, and environmental issues clearly. GuruLango’s Spaced Repetition approach supports long-term retention and confident usage of these essential words.

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1. Weather

These words help you describe everyday weather accurately and naturally.

Vocabulary

IPA

Meaning

sunny

ˈsʌn.i

full of sunshine

cloudy

ˈklaʊ.di

covered with clouds

rainy

ˈreɪ.ni

with rainfall

windy

ˈwɪn.di

strong air movement

foggy

ˈfɒɡ.i

low visibility

humid

ˈhjuː.mɪd

high moisture in air

dry

draɪ

lacking moisture

chilly

ˈtʃɪl.i

slightly cold

stormy

ˈstɔː.mi

severe weather

mild

maɪld

not extreme

2. Natural Phenomenon

These terms describe natural events that occur without human influence.

Vocabulary

IPA

Meaning

rainbow

ˈreɪn.bəʊ

colored arc in sky

eclipse

ɪˈklɪps

blocked sunlight

lightning

ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ

electrical flash

thunder

ˈθʌn.dər

loud storm sound

tide

taɪd

sea level movement

wave

weɪv

moving water

sunrise

ˈsʌn.raɪz

sun appearing

sunset

ˈsʌn.set

sun disappearing

snowfall

ˈsnəʊ.fɔːl

falling snow

frost

frɒst

frozen dew

3. Natural Disaster

Use these words to discuss emergencies and extreme natural situations.

Vocabulary

IPA

Meaning

earthquake

ˈɜːθ.kweɪk

ground shaking

flood

flʌd

overflowing water

hurricane

ˈhʌr.ɪ.kən

violent storm

typhoon

taɪˈfuːn

tropical cyclone

tornado

tɔːˈneɪ.dəʊ

rotating wind storm

tsunami

tsuːˈnɑː.mi

giant sea wave

volcanic eruption

vɒlˈkæn.ɪk ɪˈrʌp.ʃən

lava explosion

landslide

ˈlænd.slaɪd

soil movement

drought

draʊt

long dry period

wildfire

ˈwaɪld.faɪər

uncontrolled fire

4. Natural Landscape

These words help you describe landforms and scenic environments.

Vocabulary

IPA

Meaning

mountain

ˈmaʊn.tɪn

high landform

river

ˈrɪv.ər

flowing water

forest

ˈfɒr.ɪst

dense trees

desert

ˈdez.ət

dry land

island

ˈaɪ.lənd

land surrounded by water

valley

ˈvæl.i

low land between hills

waterfall

ˈwɔː.tə.fɔːl

falling water

beach

biːtʃ

sandy shore

cave

keɪv

underground space

cliff

klɪf

steep rock face

5. Environment

These words help you talk about environmental protection and sustainability.

Vocabulary

IPA

Meaning

environment

ɪnˈvaɪ.rən.mənt

natural surroundings

pollution

pəˈluː.ʃən

environmental contamination

climate change

ˈklaɪ.mət tʃeɪndʒ

global warming trend

ecosystem

ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm

living system

wildlife

ˈwaɪld.laɪf

animals in nature

conservation

ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən

protection of nature

recycling

ˌriːˈsaɪ.klɪŋ

reuse materials

renewable energy

rɪˈnjuː.ə.bəl ˈen.ə.dʒi

sustainable power

deforestation

ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

forest removal

carbon footprint

ˈkɑː.bən ˈfʊt.prɪnt

emission impact

These Weather & Nature vocabulary sets help you describe daily weather, understand natural events, discuss environmental challenges, and talk about the world around you in English. With GuruLango’s Spaced Repetition system, you’ll remember these terms more effectively and use them with confidence.

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