anemometer
2 synonyms for anemometer, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An instrument that measures and records the speed of the wind.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
windmeter
wind-gauge
How to use anemometer
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
cup anemometer
anemometer reading
mount an anemometer
wind speed anemometer
It's a technical term used in meteorology and engineering rather than everyday speech.
Etymology
Anemometer is formed from the combining form anemo-, which relates to wind, joined to the suffix -meter, used for measuring instruments.
Full origin of anemometer →Frequently asked questions
What does an anemometer measure?
An anemometer measures and records the speed of the wind.
Is a windmeter the same as an anemometer?
Yes, windmeter and wind-gauge are both used as synonyms for anemometer.
Where does the word anemometer come from?
It's built from the combining form anemo-, relating to wind, plus the measuring suffix -meter.
