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Word

meteorologist

Phoneticsme·te·o·rol·o·gist

US/ˌmitiɝˈɑɫədʒɪst/

UK/mˌiːtɪɔːɹˈɒlədʒˌɪst/

Definition

n. a scientist who studies the weather and how it changes. They use tools and computers to predict what the weather will be like.

n. a scientist who studies atmospheric phenomena and weather patterns. Often involved in the analysis of data to provide short-term forecasts and long-term climate trends.

Examples

“The meteorologist predicted heavy rain for the weekend.”

“After years of studying atmospheric pressure, the meteorologist developed a new model for predicting hurricanes.”

“Modern meteorologists rely on sophisticated satellite imagery and supercomputers to track the movement of storm systems across the globe with unprecedented accuracy.”

Examples

simple

“The meteorologist predicted heavy rain for the weekend.”

contextual

“After years of studying atmospheric pressure, the meteorologist developed a new model for predicting hurricanes.”

complex

“Modern meteorologists rely on sophisticated satellite imagery and supercomputers to track the movement of storm systems across the globe with unprecedented accuracy.”

Real-World Examples

“Landfall was not expected at this point, said National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologist Joseph Clark.”
The Guardian · 16 Aug 2026
“Meteorologist Jennifer Myers, who lives in Hilo, eastern Big Island, said landslides had already cut off some roads, while power lines had been ripped down by falling trees.”
BBC News · 15 Aug 2026

Etymology

From meteorology + -ist.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Occasional
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