Definition

A person who predicts and reports the weather conditions.

Example

The weatherperson gave an accurate forecast for the weekend.

Conversation

Did you watch the news this morning?

No, I missed it. Was there anything interesting?

Yeah, the weatherperson said it's going to rain all week.

Oh no, I was hoping for some sunshine!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Weatherperson → It is formed from "weather" (from Old English *weder*, meaning atmospheric conditions) and "person" (from Latin *persona*, meaning a human being). The word "weatherperson" refers to a person who reports on atmospheric conditions.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who talks about the "weather" — that's why a weatherperson is someone who reports on atmospheric conditions.

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