Synonyms

weather map

American

noun

a map or chart showing weather conditions over a wide area at a particular time, compiled from simultaneous observations at different places.

weather map British

noun

a synoptic chart showing weather conditions, compiled from simultaneous observations taken at various weather stations

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weather map Cultural

A map showing the weather patterns throughout a given region.

Etymology

Origin of weather map

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

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With her professional outdoor training she can anticipate any potential challenges, monitor the weather, map read and assess the risks before any trips.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

Such a program could ideally be used like a weather map to anticipate danger areas.

From Scientific American • Jul. 7, 2022

In the Oval Office on Sept. 4, he held a poster-sized weather map showing Dorian’s initial trajectory.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2019

After the umps and both managers met in the middle of the diamond, the call was overturned — no review of the weather map needed.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 13, 2019

"What's the barometer?" asked the farmer, who was quickly grasping the manner of reading a weather map.

From The Boy with the U. S. Weather Men by Rolt-Wheeler, Francis

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