The summer heat continues on here in the Northern Hemisphere!
Here is an extended list of intermediate summer vocabulary words that will be useful for you, {$name}:
#1 Heatwave
Definition: A prolonged period of excessively hot weather.
Example: “During the heatwave, temperatures soared above 100 degrees for a week.”
#2 Humidity
Definition: The amount of water vapor in the air.
Example: “The high humidity made it feel much hotter than it actually was.”
#3 Breeze
Definition: A gentle wind.
Example: “A cool breeze from the ocean provided relief from the midday heat.”
#4 Sunburn
Definition: Reddening and inflammation of the skin caused by overexposure to the sun.
Example: “After a day at the beach, John had a painful sunburn on his shoulders.”
#5 Barbecue
Definition: An outdoor meal or party where food is cooked on a grill.
Example: “We had a barbecue in the backyard to celebrate the Fourth of July.”
#6 Sweltering
Definition: Uncomfortably hot.
Example: “The sweltering heat made it hard to do anything outside.”
#7 Picnic
Definition: An outdoor meal in which each person brings food to share.
Example: “We had a lovely picnic in the park with sandwiches and lemonade.”
#8 Ice cream truck
Definition: A vehicle that sells ice cream, usually driving through neighborhoods.
Example: “The sound of the ice cream truck brought all the children out to the street.”
#9 Sunblock
Definition: A cream or lotion that protects the skin from the harmful effects of the sun.
Example: “Ivory applied sunblock to avoid getting sunburned.”
#10 Beachcombing
Definition: Searching along the beach for items of interest or value.
Example: “They spent the morning beachcombing and found some beautiful shells.”
#11 Lifeguard
Definition: A person responsible for the safety of swimmers at a beach or pool.
Example: “The lifeguard blew his whistle to warn the swimmers about the strong current.”
#12 Sandcastle
Definition: A small model of a building made of sand, typically by children on a beach.
Example: “Maddox spent hours building an elaborate sandcastle.”
#13 Popsicle
Definition: A frozen treat on a stick.
Example: “My kids love eating popsicles on a hot summer day.”
#14 Flip-flops
Definition: Simple sandals held on the foot by a thong between the big toe and the second toe.
Example: “She wore her flip-flops to the beach.”
#15 Campfire
Definition: An outdoor fire used for warmth or cooking, often associated with camping.
Example: “We gathered around the campfire to roast marshmallows.”
#16 Sunrise
Definition: The time in the morning when the sun first appears.
Example: “The sunrise is one of my favorite moments of the day.”
#17 Vacation
Definition: A period of time spent away from home or work, usually for rest or recreation.
Example: “We are going on a short vacation to Spain today.” (This is true)
#18 Sunscreen (Same as sunblock, but we use both words)
Definition: A lotion or cream that protects the skin from UV rays.
Example: “Applying sunscreen is essential to protect your skin from sun damage.”
#19 Swimming pool
Definition: A man-made basin filled with water for swimming.
Example: “Sometimes I think my kids second home is the swimming pool.”
#20 Tourist
Definition: A person who is traveling or visiting a place for pleasure.
Example: “My city here in Portugal is filled with tourists during the summer months.”
