01 · weather vocabulary
forecast
Definition: a prediction of future weather
Example: “The forecast says it may rain tomorrow.”
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Weather Vocabulary
This topic guide gives you practical weather vocabulary for speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
Featured word or expression
forecast
Definition: a statement predicting future weather
Example: “The forecast predicts heavy rain tonight.”
Word forms and grammar
forecast (n./v.), forecaster (n.)
Synonyms and close meanings
prediction, outlook
Related vocabulary
Learn these words as a connected set, then write one original sentence with each item.
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12 words and expressions
Definitions, examples, and audio pronunciation
02 · weather vocabulary
drizzle
Definition: very light rain
Example: “A fine drizzle began after lunch.”
03 · weather vocabulary
downpour
Definition: a short period of heavy rain
Example: “We waited indoors during the downpour.”
04 · weather vocabulary
breeze
Definition: a light wind
Example: “A cool breeze came through the window.”
05 · weather vocabulary
gust
Definition: a sudden strong movement of wind
Example: “A gust blew the papers off the table.”
06 · weather vocabulary
humid
Definition: containing a lot of moisture in the air
Example: “The afternoon felt hot and humid.”
07 · weather vocabulary
overcast
Definition: covered with cloud
Example: “The sky stayed overcast all morning.”
08 · weather vocabulary
frost
Definition: a thin layer of ice formed in cold conditions
Example: “There was frost on the grass.”
09 · weather vocabulary
thaw
Definition: to become unfrozen
Example: “The snow began to thaw in the sun.”
10 · weather vocabulary
visibility
Definition: how far or clearly it is possible to see
Example: “Fog reduced visibility on the road.”
11 · weather vocabulary
temperature
Definition: a measure of how hot or cold something is
Example: “The temperature fell overnight.”
12 · weather vocabulary
showers
Definition: short periods of rain
Example: “Expect scattered showers this afternoon.”
Quick vocabulary quiz
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How to remember and use this vocabulary
Say the featured word aloud, read its definition, and notice its role in the example sentence. Next, connect it to one synonym and one related word. Finally, write a sentence about your own experience. This sequence creates several retrieval paths and makes the vocabulary easier to use spontaneously.
Usage and accuracy
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