advisory


2advisory

noun
plural advisories

Definition of ADVISORY

: a report giving information (as on the weather) and often recommending action to be taken

Examples of ADVISORY

  1. We heard a weather advisory saying that heavy rains are expected tonight.

First Known Use of ADVISORY

1920

Other Climate/Meteorology Terms

monsoon, occlusion, ozone, rime, squall, zephyr

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