weatherman

noun

weath·​er·​man ˈwe-t͟hər-ˌman How to pronounce weatherman (audio)
: a person who reports and forecasts the weather : meteorologist

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Thompson is an affable former television weatherman, but has established himself as one of the most conservative lawmakers with high-profile questioning of climate science and election integrity. USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024 In the film, three greedy people—including Nick Perry, the local weatherman and lotto announcer (John Travolta)—attempt to rig the game. Ilana Kaplan, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024 Hosts themselves were often staff announcers or weathermen doing double time. Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 25 Oct. 2024 Luckily, Australian weatherman and broadcaster Luke Bradnam was able to take over. Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for weatherman 

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of weatherman was in 1859

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“Weatherman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weatherman. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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weatherman

noun
weath·​er·​man ˈwet͟h-ər-ˌman How to pronounce weatherman (audio)
: a person who reports and forecasts the weather : meteorologist

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