Word
weatherman
Phoneticsweath·er·man, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈwɛðɝˌmæn/
UK/wˈɛðəmən/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person who reports the weather on the news or on the radio. You might also use this word for someone who studies how the weather changes.
n. a person who provides forecasts or reports on current atmospheric conditions. While historically common, the term is increasingly replaced by 'meteorologist' in professional contexts.
Examples
“The weatherman says it will rain all day tomorrow.”
“Every morning, the local weatherman provides a detailed forecast for the entire county.”
“Although the term is less common in academic circles, the public still often refers to the on-air presenter as the weatherman, regardless of their specific scientific credentials.”
Examples
simple
“The weatherman says it will rain all day tomorrow.”
contextual
“Every morning, the local weatherman provides a detailed forecast for the entire county.”
complex
“Although the term is less common in academic circles, the public still often refers to the on-air presenter as the weatherman, regardless of their specific scientific credentials.”
Etymology
From weather + -man.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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