# meteorologist

/ˌmitiɝˈɑɫədʒɪst/ (US) · /mˌiːtɪɔːɹˈɒlədʒˌɪst/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/meteorologist
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

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

For teachers: 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.

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