meteorologist
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of meteorologist
First recorded in 1630–40; meteorolog(y) ( def. ) + -ist ( def. )
Explanation
The expert TV reporter who presents the nightly weather forecast is a meteorologist. If you want to know if it's going to rain on your picnic this weekend, ask a meteorologist! Meteorologists get their name from the Greek meteōrologia, "discussion or study of high things." The "high thing" meteorologists study and report on is the planet's atmosphere — and the way it affects the weather. While people have tried to predict the weather for centuries, it's only recently that science has caught up with this goal, and meteorologists usually get it right.
Vocabulary lists containing meteorologist
Weather and Climate - Introductory
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Physical Geography - Middle School
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Physical Geography - High School
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Example Sentences
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Meteorologist Matthew Cappucci identified it as a polar low, a compact storm that develops when cold polar air moves over warmer water.
From Science Daily • May 6, 2026
Meteorologist Kerry Emanuel told AFP a warming climate was causing more storms to rapidly intensify as Melissa did, and especially raises the potential for enormous rains.
From Barron's • Oct. 27, 2025
Meteorologist Lehlohonolo Thobela also warned of strong winds and heavy waves at sea, making navigation for ships difficult.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2025
Woodland Hills hit 95 degrees Wednesday, which was among the hottest temperatures recorded in Los Angeles County, but the mercury remained below levels necessary to topple heat records, said National Weather Service Meteorologist Rose Schoenfeld.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2025
The Station Master and the Resident Meteorologist were acting as guides.
From "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley
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