the space above the earth where the sun, clouds, stars, and the moon are and we can see them
Starters 2 - In the Sky
Here you will learn some English words about things in the sky, such as "cloud", "star", and "moon", prepared for starter level students.
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sky
[noun]
Ex:
The
sky
gradually
brightened
as
the
morning
sun rose
.
cloud
[noun]
a white or gray visible mass of water vapor floating in the air
Ex:
The
clouds
blocked
the
sun
,
creating
a
momentary
shadow
.
rain
[noun]
water that falls in small drops from the sky
Ex:
The
rain
made
the
grass
and
flowers
look
vibrant
and
alive
.
snow
[noun]
small, white pieces of frozen water vapor that fall from the sky in cold temperatures
Ex:
The
mountain peaks
were
capped
with
glistening
snow
.
air
[noun]
the mixture of gases, primarily oxygen and nitrogen, that surrounds the Earth and is essential for breathing
Ex:
The
air
around
the
waterfall
was
misty
and
cool
.
star
[noun]
(astronomy) a shining point found in large numbers in the night sky
Ex:
The
sky
was
so
clear
that
I
could
see
countless
stars
.
sun
[noun]
the large, bright star in the sky that shines during the day and gives us light and heat
Ex:
I
wear
sunglasses
to
protect
my
eyes
from
the
sun
's
glare
.
moon
[noun]
the circular object going around the earth, visible mostly at night
Ex:
Selenophiles
have
a
deep
and
intense
love
for
the
moon
.