Weatherman

/ˈwɛðərˌmæn/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A person who forecasts the weather or provides meteorological information.
The weatherman predicted a sunny day for the picnic.
A broadcaster or reporter who presents the weather forecast on television or radio.
The weatherman's cheerful demeanor brightened up the evening news.
A meteorologist whose primary role is to communicate weather forecasts to the public.
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

Slang Meanings

Weather dude
I asked the weather dude what the weekend forecast was like.
Sky watcher
The sky watcher on social media was absolutely right about the storm.