weatherman

noun

weath·​er·​man ˈwe-t͟hər-ˌman How to pronounce weatherman (audio)
: a person who reports and forecasts the weather : meteorologist

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In an exclusive essay for PEOPLE in June 2024, the weatherman recalled experiencing nerves for a six-month check-up. Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 19 May 2025 This bit is a classic SNL premise that has some really fun performances, especially from Wakim and the singing weatherman. Rosa Escandon, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025 Meanwhile, Craig swoons over Austin, a local weatherman whose hang-out ideas — mushroom harvesting, urban spelunking, starting a punk rock garage band — give Craig genuine joy. Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025 Ehlers also noted that the property has a long history of agricultural activity — it was previously owned by several farmers, including former TV weatherman and organic gardening enthusiast Loren Nancarrow, who did some of his TV broadcasts there and co-wrote several gardening books. Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for weatherman

Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of weatherman was in 1859

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“Weatherman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weatherman. Accessed 28 May. 2025.

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weatherman

noun
weath·​er·​man ˈwet͟h-ər-ˌman How to pronounce weatherman (audio)
: a person who reports and forecasts the weather : meteorologist

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