weathercaster

noun

weath·​er·​cast·​er ˈwe-t͟hər-ˌka-stər How to pronounce weathercaster (audio)
: a weather forecaster especially on radio or television

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In a 1988 promotional ad for WXYZ-TV’s weathercasters, Jerry Hodak threw a crumpled piece of paper over his shoulder, which Rob Kress caught in a wastebasket without even looking away from his desk. Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 19 Oct. 2024 Lonnie Quinn is being named chief weathercaster for the show and will deliver the latest weather reporting and forecasts from the new AR/VR studio in New York. CBS News, 1 Aug. 2024 Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan will regularly lead coverage from Washington during major political moments, and WCBS-TV's Lonnie Quinn will assume a more formal role in the program as the chief weathercaster. Kyler Alvord, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2024 Back in 2012, Kyle Hunter attempted to sue KCAL and KCBS, alleging age and gender discrimination in their hiring of weathercasters. Evan Rosen, New York Daily News, 3 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for weathercaster 

Word History

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of weathercaster was in 1607

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“Weathercaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weathercaster. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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