barometric pressure
noun
: the pressure of the atmosphere usually expressed in terms of the height of a column of mercury
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The high-pressure increases that have given rise to higher temperatures have not sustained themselves, and often have been followed by significant drops in the barometric pressure and the onset of clouds and occasional rain.
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Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
The movie's title alludes both to barometric pressure, and to the enormous responsibility that the D-Day planners felt, given that so many soldiers were sure to die in the assault on Normandy's beaches.
—Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 27 May 2026
Nemo’s Eye: In the energy/cleantech/water division, Nemo’s Eye is a fishing gadget that measures environmental conditions that drive fish behavior such as oxygen levels, barometric pressure, water temperature and water clarity.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
The phenomena of bombogenesis is said to occur when a storm's central barometric pressure drops at least 24 millibars in 24 hours.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
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Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
The movie's title alludes both to barometric pressure, and to the enormous responsibility that the D-Day planners felt, given that so many soldiers were sure to die in the assault on Normandy's beaches.
—Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 27 May 2026
Nemo’s Eye: In the energy/cleantech/water division, Nemo’s Eye is a fishing gadget that measures environmental conditions that drive fish behavior such as oxygen levels, barometric pressure, water temperature and water clarity.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
The phenomena of bombogenesis is said to occur when a storm's central barometric pressure drops at least 24 millibars in 24 hours.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 29 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for barometric pressure
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“Barometric pressure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/barometric%20pressure. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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