Summer Vocabulary
Essential summer vocabulary, learn words for beach days, hot weather, outdoor activities, and refreshing treats. Perfect for ESL learners or anyone expanding their English vocabulary
Weather & Environment
Sun: The star that provides light and heat. (Primary element of summer)
Hot: High temperature.
Warm: Pleasantly high temperature.
Heatwave: A prolonged period of excessively hot weather.
Sunny: Full of sunlight.
Clear: (Sky) Without clouds.
Breeze: A gentle wind.
Humidity: The amount of moisture in the air.
Sweat: Perspiration due to heat or exertion.
Shade: An area sheltered from direct sunlight.
Drought: A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall.
Thunderstorm: A storm with thunder and lightning.
ExamplesThe sun is shining brightly today.
The oven is very hot.
I like to drink warm milk before bed.
We are experiencing a heatwave this week.
It's a beautiful sunny day.
The sky is clear of clouds.
A gentle breeze rustled the leaves.
The humidity makes it feel even hotter.
I started to sweat after my run.
Let's sit in the shade under the tree.
The long drought has dried up the river.
A sudden thunderstorm soaked everything.
Activities & Recreation
Vacation/Holiday: A period of leisure and recreation.
Beach: A sandy or pebbly shore by the sea, lake, or river.
Swimming: The activity of moving through water using your body.
Pool: An artificial basin of water for swimming.
Picnic: An outing where a meal is eaten outdoors.
Barbecue (BBQ): A meal or gathering at which food is cooked outdoors on a grill.
Hiking: Walking long distances, especially in the countryside or mountains.
Camping: Spending a holiday living in a tent.
Grill: The apparatus used for cooking food on a barbecue.
Road trip: A long journey by car.
Amusement Park / Theme Park: A large outdoor area with rides, games, and entertainment.
Festival: A day or period of celebration, often music or arts-related.
ExamplesWe're going on vacation next month.
Everyone loves a long holiday weekend.
The kids played all day at the beach.
I enjoy swimming in the ocean.
The hotel has a large pool.
Let's have a picnic in the park.
My dad is making barbecue for dinner.
They went hiking in the mountains.
We are camping under the stars tonight.
He cleaned the grill before cooking.
Our family is taking a road trip across the country.
The roller coasters at the amusement park were so fun!
Disney World is a famous theme park.
There's a music festival happening this weekend.
Clothing & Accessories
Swimsuit / Bathing suit: A garment worn for swimming.
Shorts: Trousers that extend only to the knees or thighs.
Sandals: Light footwear with straps.
Sunglasses: Glasses with tinted lenses to protect the eyes from the sun.
Sunscreen / Sunblock: A cream or lotion for protecting the skin from the sun.
Hat: A covering for the head, often to provide shade.
T-shirt: A casual top with short sleeves.
Flip-flops: A type of open-toed sandal.
ExamplesI need a new swimsuit for the pool.
She packed her bathing suit for the beach.
He likes to wear shorts in the summer.
My new sandals are very comfortable.
Don't forget your sunglasses today.
Always put on sunscreen before going outside.
She wore a hat to protect her face from the sun.
He put on a clean T-shirt.
I prefer flip-flops when I'm at the beach.
Food & Drinks
Ice cream: A frozen dessert.
Lemonade: A drink made from lemons, sugar, and water.
Watermelon: A large, sweet fruit, typically green with red pulp.
Cold drink: Any chilled beverage.
Iced tea: Cold tea, often sweetened.
Fresh fruit: Fruits that are recently picked and not processed.
Popsicle / Ice pop: Flavored ice on a stick.
ExamplesI love to eat ice cream on a hot day.
She made a pitcher of lemonade.
Watermelon is my favorite summer fruit.
He ordered a cold drink with his meal.
Would you like some iced tea?
We had fresh fruit for dessert.
The child enjoyed his popsicle.
My ice pop melted quickly in the sun.
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