Weatherman: meaning, definitions and examples

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weatherman

 

[ ˈwɛðərˌmæn ]

Context #1

meteorologist

A weatherman is a person who predicts the weather based on scientific data and meteorological patterns. Weathermen often work for news stations or government agencies, providing forecasts for the public.

Synonyms

meteorologist, weather forecaster, weather reporter

Examples of usage

  • The weatherman on TV said it's going to rain tomorrow.
  • My uncle used to be a weatherman for the local newspaper.
  • The weatherman's predictions were surprisingly accurate last week.

Translations

Translations of the word "weatherman" in other languages:

🇵🇹 meteorologista

🇮🇳 मौसम विज्ञानी

🇩🇪 Meteorologe

🇮🇩 ahli cuaca

🇺🇦 метеоролог

🇵🇱 meteorolog

🇯🇵 気象予報士

🇫🇷 météorologue

🇪🇸 meteorólogo

🇹🇷 meteorolog

🇰🇷 기상학자

🇸🇦 عالم الأرصاد الجوية

🇨🇿 meteorolog

🇸🇰 meteorológ

🇨🇳 气象学家

🇸🇮 meteorolog

🇮🇸 veðurfræðingur

🇰🇿 метеоролог

🇬🇪 მეტეოროლოგი

🇦🇿 meteoroloq

🇲🇽 meteorólogo

Word origin

The term 'weatherman' originated in the mid-19th century, combining 'weather' and 'man' to refer to a person who specializes in predicting the weather. Over time, the role of a weatherman has evolved with advancements in meteorology and technology, becoming a vital part of modern society's daily lives.

See also: weathercock, weathered, weathering, weatherproof, weatherproofing, weatherstripping, weathervane, weatherward, wether.