noun
anemometer
an-ih-MOM-uh-tuh
Anemometer (noun) means an instrument that measures and records the speed of the wind. Example: “The weather station's anemometer recorded strong gusts overnight.”
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meteorology An instrument that measures and records the speed of the wind.
"The weather station's anemometer recorded strong gusts overnight."
"Sailors check the anemometer before heading out in windy conditions."
"The technician installed a new anemometer on the roof."
How to use anemometer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA device that measures how fast the wind is blowing.
When to use it
It's a technical term used in meteorology and engineering rather than everyday speech.
Memory tip
Stress falls on the third syllable: an-ih-MOM-uh-tuh, not the second.
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cup anemometer
anemometer reading
mount an anemometer
wind speed anemometer
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Etymology
Anemometer is formed from the combining form anemo-, which relates to wind, joined to the suffix -meter, used for measuring instruments.
Synonyms
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windmeter
wind-gauge
Rhymes for anemometer
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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.
What is the meaning of anemometer?
"anemometer" (noun) means an instrument that measures and records the speed of the wind.
