weatherperson

noun

weath·​er·​per·​son ˈwe-t͟hər-ˌpər-sᵊn How to pronounce weatherperson (audio)
: a person who reports and forecasts the weather : meteorologist

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Your local weatherperson likely holds a degree in the subject and uses that advanced knowledge to boil down the most complex atmospheric dynamics into a two-minute segment even your sweet grandparents can understand. Dennis Mersereau, Forbes, 11 Nov. 2022 The fireworks will depend on this week’s weather so listen to your local weatherperson. Dan Mcgowan, BostonGlobe.com, 1 July 2022

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Word History

First Known Use

1974, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of weatherperson was in 1974

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Cite this Entry

“Weatherperson.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weatherperson. Accessed 2 Apr. 2023.

Kids Definition

weatherperson

noun
weath·​er·​per·​son -ˌpərs-ᵊn How to pronounce weatherperson (audio)

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