Meaning & Definition of word "Weatherman"

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    Weatherman

    /ˈwɛðərˌmæn/

    noun:

    • 1. A person who forecasts the weather or provides meteorological information.
      • Example: The weatherman predicted a sunny day for the picnic.
    • 2. A broadcaster or reporter who presents the weather forecast on television or radio.
      • Example: The weatherman's cheerful demeanor brightened up the evening news.
    • 3. A meteorologist whose primary role is to communicate weather forecasts to the public.
      • Example: Every morning, the weatherman reviews the latest satellite imagery before the morning broadcast.

    Etymology

    Combining 'weather' with 'man', indicating a male figure who reports on weather.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    The weatherman said:

    A phrase used to reference someone's weather prediction.

    Weather report:

    A broadcast or analysis about current and upcoming weather conditions.

    Sunny side up:

    A phrase indicating good weather is forecast.

    Related Words

    weather forecast:

    A prediction of future weather conditions.

    meteorology:

    The science dealing with the atmosphere and its phenomena.

    climate:

    The long-term patterns in temperature and precipitation in a region.

    Slang Meanings of weatherman

    Meaning: Weather dude

    Example Sentence: I asked the weather dude what the weekend forecast was like.

    Meaning: Sky watcher

    Example Sentence: The sky watcher on social media was absolutely right about the storm.