English vocabulary

Weather in English.

12 everyday weather words with pictures. Tap to hear each one in a British voice; choose your language from the menu to see each meaning.

sun
rain
cloud
snow
wind
storm
fog
heat
cold
rainbow
lightning
sky

About these weather words

These 12 words cover weather in everyday English, from sun and rain to sky. Listen to each one in a British voice, say it aloud, then try the games below to lock it in.

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Questions

What are the most common English words for weather?

This page lists 12 everyday weather words in English: sun, rain, cloud, snow, wind, storm, fog, heat, cold, rainbow, lightning, sky. Each one has a picture and a British audio clip.

How can I learn weather vocabulary quickly?

Listen to each word, say it aloud, then use it in a sentence. Hearing a word and typing it in English Dictation, and spotting it in the phrasebook conversations, helps it stick.

Is this British or American English?

The audio is a British voice and the spelling is British (for example, colour). A few words differ in American English.

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