# forecasters

/ˈfɔɹˌkæstɝz/ (US) · /fˈɔːkɑːstəz/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/forecasters
Updated: 2026-10-16

## Definition

people whose job is to say what will happen in the future, especially with the weather or the economy. You hear them on TV news or read their reports online.

For teachers: people who predict future conditions or trends from data and models, especially in meteorology, economics, or finance. Typically employed by weather services, media outlets, or financial institutions.

## Examples

- Weather forecasters predict rain for tomorrow afternoon.
- Local forecasters warn drivers about icy roads ahead of tomorrow morning's rush hour.
- While economic forecasters broadly agree on slowing growth, they remain divided over whether inflation will ease quickly enough to allow interest rate cuts this year.

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