Azores high

American  

[uh-zawrz hahy, ey-zawrz] / əˈzɔrz ˈhaɪ, ˈeɪ zɔrz /

noun

Meteorology.

1. a semipermanent subtropical high in the North Atlantic Ocean, centered near the Azores during the winter and early spring: when the system is displaced westward and becomes centered near Bermuda during the summer and early fall, it is known as the Bermuda high.

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Etymology

Origin of Azores high

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

Then beyond Friday there are hints that the Azores high pressure will try to return northwards but probably not in time for the Bank Holiday weekend, if you have one.

From BBC • Aug. 19, 2024

BBC Scotland Weather forecaster Gillian Smart said the current UK heatwave was down to a large high pressure centre - the "Azores high" - moving south of the country, leading to high temperatures.

From BBC • Jul. 20, 2021