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weathercaster

American  
[weth-er-kas-ter, -kah-ster] / ˈwɛð ərˌkæs tər, -ˌkɑ stər /

noun

  1. an announcer on a radio or television station who delivers the weathercast.

Other Word Forms

  • weathercasting noun

Etymology

Origin of weathercaster

weathercast + -er 1

Example Sentences

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Andy Cohen bestowed the title on the weathercaster on Wednesday night’s episode of “Watch What Happens Live,” hours after the Bravo host appeared on the “Today” show to discuss his recent experience with imposter fraud.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2024

I blame local news, where weather has long been a ratings driver and the local weathercaster serves as both folksy town crier and your nagging Aunt Agnes.

From Washington Post • Nov. 29, 2019

He knew well that as an African American weathercaster, he was in a small club.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 22, 2019

He was voted the second most popular weathercaster in the nation by “Television/Radio Age” in 1987.

From Washington Times • Aug. 4, 2017

Another weathercaster announced that it was going to be twice as warm the next day, since the temperature would rise from 25 to 50.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos

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