Definition

A person, usually a man, who gives information about the weather and predicts what it will be like in the future.

Example

The weatherman said it would rain tomorrow.

Conversation

Did you hear what the weatherman said about the storm coming this weekend?

Yeah, it sounds pretty intense, doesn't it?

I hope the weatherman is wrong this time; I had plans to go hiking.

Same here! Let's keep an eye on the updates.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Weatherman → It is formed from "weather" (from Old English *weder*, meaning atmospheric conditions) and "man" (from Old English *mann*, meaning a person). A weatherman is a person who reports on atmospheric conditions.

Memory Tip

Think of a person who studies and reports on the 'atmospheric conditions' ('weather') — that's what a weatherman does.

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