Summer Vocabulary

Here in the U.S., we’re in the middle of summer – the hottest part of the year! Today you’ll learn some English vocabulary related to summer and hot weather, with pictures to help you remember the words.

SWEAT (N./V.) / SWEATY  (ADJ.)

When the weather is hot, you will sweat a lot. You can also use the adjective form by saying “I’m sweaty.”

AIR CONDITIONER

“Air conditioner” refers to the machine. We can also describe a place as being “air-conditioned” – ex. an air-conditioned hotel room.

FAN

“Fan” is the general word for this machine. One that is attached to the ceiling (top of the room) is called a ceiling fan.

SHADE (N.) / A SHADY (ADJ.) AREA

“Shade” refers to a place where the sunlight is blocked. We can also use the adjective form when talking about “a shady area.”

POPSICLE / ICE POP

A popsicle or ice pop is a hard frozen dessert that is attached to a stick.

ICE CREAM – TWO SCOOPS ON A CONE

Ice cream is softer, and is usually served in scoops (balls) on a cone.

BARBECUE/COOKOUT – COOK FOOD ON THE GRILL

In a barbecue or cookout, you make food on a grill.

CHARCOAL

Some grills use gas, but others use charcoal.

SWIMMING POOL & DIVING BOARD

You can go to a swimming pool and jump off the diving board

WATER SLIDE AT A WATER PARK

A water park has big water slides and other fun activities.

LOUNGER

This type of chair is often called a pool lounger, deck lounger, or sun lounger

SWIMSUIT / BATHING SUIT

Swimsuit and bathing suit are the general words for what both men and women wear at the beach/pool.

FLIP FLOPS

Flip flops are great for your feet in the summer

SUNSCREEN / SUNBLOCK

Make sure to use sunscreen/sunblock so you don’t get a sunburn!