# weatherman

/ˈwɛðɝˌmæn/ (US) · /wˈɛðəmən/ (UK) · CEFR B1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/weatherman
Updated: 2026-05-31

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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