Weathermen: meaning, definitions and examples

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weathermen

 

[ ˈwɛðərˌmɛn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

meteorology field

Weathermen are individuals who analyze meteorological data and provide weather forecasts for a specific area or region. They utilize advanced technology and scientific principles, including satellite imagery and atmospheric data, to predict weather patterns. Often seen on television or heard on radio, weathermen play a crucial role in helping the public prepare for various weather conditions, from storms to sunny days. Their predictions can significantly affect daily activities, travel plans, and safety measures.

Synonyms

climatologist, forecaster, meteorologist

Examples of usage

  • The weatherman predicted heavy rain for the weekend.
  • She always trusts the weatherman for accurate forecasts.
  • The weatherman explained the reasons behind the sudden temperature drop.
  • According to the weatherman, a storm is approaching.

Translations

Translations of the word "weathermen" in other languages:

🇵🇹 meteorologistas

🇮🇳 मौसम विज्ञानी

🇩🇪 Meteorologen

🇮🇩 ahli meteorologi

🇺🇦 метеорологи

🇵🇱 meteorolodzy

🇯🇵 気象学者たち

🇫🇷 météorologues

🇪🇸 meteorólogos

🇹🇷 meteorologlar

🇰🇷 기상학자들

🇸🇦 المتخصصون في الأرصاد الجوية

🇨🇿 meteorologové

🇸🇰 meteorológovia

🇨🇳 气象学家

🇸🇮 meteorologi

🇮🇸 veðurfræðingar

🇰🇿 метеорологтар

🇬🇪 მეტეოროლოგები

🇦🇿 meteoroloqlar

🇲🇽 meteorólogos

Etymology

The term 'weatherman' originated in the early 20th century, evolving from the older word 'weather' which traces back to Old English 'weder', meaning 'air' or 'climate', and the suffix 'man', indicating a person. Initially, weather forecasting was a task undertaken by mariners and farmers who relied on their observations of natural phenomena. With advancements in technology and meteorology, the profession became more specialized, and the title 'weatherman' became synonymous with individuals trained to analyze and predict weather patterns for the public. Over the years, the field has grown from simple forecasts based on observations to complex predictions utilizing modern satellites and radar, leading to changes in the public perception and necessity of trained weathermen.