weather bureau

noun

: a bureau engaged in the collection of weather reports as a basis for weather predictions, storm warnings, and the compiling of statistical records

Examples of weather bureau in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Despite the higher cost, weather bureaus are also starting to reduce the impact of their instruments. Danielle Beurteaux, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024 At the time, the official weather bureau urged people to stay indoors and find shelter, and for residents near rivers to consider evacuating. Jessie Yeung, CNN, 7 Sep. 2023 Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei and Shandong in northern and eastern China were hammered by heatwaves last week, with the national weather bureau issuing an alert for heat stroke, almost a fortnight earlier than in previous years. Reuters, NBC News, 23 June 2023 For the second time in history, snow was observed at the weather bureau’s office at Lindbergh field. San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Dec. 2022 See all Example Sentences for weather bureau 

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Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of weather bureau was in 1871

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“Weather bureau.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weather%20bureau. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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