weather station

noun

: a station for taking, recording, and reporting meteorological observations

Examples of weather station in a Sentence

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Widespread intense rainfall hasn’t been observed near the area over the past week, according to a CNN Weather analysis of satellite and weather station data. Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 Wind gusts exceeding 65 mph were reported at many weather stations on the Big Island and Maui, with the strongest winds reported at higher elevations, according to preliminary reports from the weather service. Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026 Elsewhere there were numerous reports of gusts of 80 mph (128 kph) or more at personal weather stations. Laura Bargfeld, Fortune, 12 Aug. 2026 There were numerous reports of wind gusts of 80 mph (128 kph) or more at personal weather stations, with trees blown down. ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for weather station

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1895, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of weather station was circa 1895

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“Weather station.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weather%20station. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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weather station

noun
: a station for taking, recording, and reporting observations of the weather

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