- a variation of atmospheric pressure.
barometric pressure
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of barometric pressure
First recorded in 1820–30
Example Sentences
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At that altitude, the Earth's barometric pressure is lower, making the air thinner and meaning less oxygen is taken into the bloodstream with each breath.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
I came to think she had a constant storm inside of her, and because of that she created storms outside, as if to maintain equal barometric pressure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 22, 2026
Hurricane Milton is shattering records, becoming the fifth-strongest storm in the Atlantic Basin's recorded history by barometric pressure, strengthening into a Category 5 storm in just 10 hours.
From Salon ● Oct. 8, 2024
Many people who get either type of headache note that they can occur during sudden shifts in barometric pressure when the weather changes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2024
A commander does not need to know the barometric pressure or the winds or even the temperature.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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