meteorologist
noun
a scientist who studies the atmosphere and its phenomena, including weather and climate.
meteorologists
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pluralof meteorologist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Conditions are set to worsen as a fresh heatwave hits western Europe this week -- with oven-like temperatures returning in France from Tuesday and Spain from Wednesday, according to meteorologists.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
Both sugar and Indonesian palm oil are among the commodities threatened by what meteorologists expect to be an especially strong El Nino, which could bring drought and disrupt rainfall patterns across key farming regions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
Still, meteorologists caution that “below normal” does not mean risk-free, especially with ocean temperatures remaining unusually warm in parts of the Atlantic.
From Salon ● May 25, 2026
If the conditions aren't right then the space agency's meteorologists will be the ones to "scrub" or cancel the mission.
From BBC ● Mar. 30, 2026
The meteorologists are still delivering bad news like a party invitation.
From "Shouting at the Rain" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
