meteorologist
n.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.
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.
From meteorology + -ist.
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Last updated May 19, 2026