weather map

American  

noun

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

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weather map British  

noun

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

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weather map Cultural  

1. A map showing the weather patterns throughout a given region.

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Etymology

Origin of weather map

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

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weather map

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

His attitude is no joke to those who worry about the potential consequences when the matter is far more grave than a weather map.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 5, 2019

Prior to the advent of the weather map the world was in absolute ignorance of the laws governing the atmosphere.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 433, April 19, 1884 by Various