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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Since his retirement in 2012, the Canadian former athlete has explored other interests, even landing a role as a weatherman in the 2023 Academy Award-sweeping biopic Oppenheimer. Natasha Dye, People.com, 8 May 2025 The 70-year-old Today show weatherman couldn’t stop cracking up during a shopping segment on the Friday, May 23 episode of the NBC morning show. Rachel McRady, People.com, 23 May 2025 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 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 17 Jun. 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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