Definition

A type of weather phenomenon that includes forms of precipitation like rain, snow, fog, or clouds, created when water vapor in the air condenses.

Example

The hydrometeor fell gently from the sky, covering the ground in a soft layer of snow.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how hydrometeors like rain are formed in the atmosphere?

Not really! I guess I just took it for granted.

It's fascinating to think about how water vapor condenses to create these hydrometeors we see every day.

It is! I love learning about weather phenomena like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Hydrometeor is formed from "hydro-" (from Greek "hydor", meaning water) and "meteor" (from Greek "meteōron", meaning something high in the air or atmospheric phenomenon). The word refers to atmospheric phenomena that involve water, such as rain or snow.

Memory Tip

Think of 'water' ('hydro-') and 'atmospheric phenomena' ('meteor') to remember that a hydrometeor is related to weather events involving water.

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