seismometer

noun

seis·​mom·​e·​ter sīz-ˈmä-mə-tər 

sīs-

: a seismograph measuring the actual movements of the ground (as on the earth or the moon)

seismometric

ˌsīz-mə-ˈme-trik 

ˌsīs-

adjective

Examples of seismometer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The science payload to be landed there includes seismometers, a drill to allow emplacement of heat flow and electrical conductivity probes, and instruments to study the magnetic field and surface weathering. —Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2026

Then Addison Barger set off seismometers across southern Ontario with a gargantuan grand slam to push Toronto up 9-2. —Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025

Atterholt said the fiber optic sensing technology would not supplant traditional seismometers, but would supplement what data already exists and would be less expensive than installing seismometers on the seafloor. —Evan Bush, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025

In fact, China’s upcoming Chang’e-8 mission (2029) will carry a lunar seismometer to the south pole. —Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for seismometer

• barometer
• bolometer
• chronometer
• geometer
• hydrometer
• hygrometer
• kilometer
• micrometer
• odometer
• photometer
• psychrometer
• pycnometer

Kids Definition

seismometer

noun

seis·​mom·​e·​ter sīz-ˈmäm-ət-ər 

sīs-

: a seismograph that measures the actual movements of the ground