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meteorologist

Meteorologist (noun) means a scientist who studies weather and climate patterns. Example: “The meteorologist warned of heavy snow moving in overnight.”

noun
1
A scientist who studies weather and climate patterns.
"The meteorologist warned of heavy snow moving in overnight."
2
A person who presents weather forecasts, especially on television.
"The local meteorologist predicted a sunny weekend."

How to use meteorologist

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone whose job is to study or forecast the weather.

Common pairings
a meteorologist forecasts TV meteorologist

Word forms

meteorologists plural

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Etymology

From meteorology + -ist.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “meteorologist” mean?

The word “meteorologist” means a scientist who studies weather and climate patterns. In plain terms, someone whose job is to study or forecast the weather.

How do you use “meteorologist” in a sentence?

Here is “meteorologist” used in a sentence: “The meteorologist warned of heavy snow moving in overnight.”

What part of speech is “meteorologist”?

“Meteorologist” is a noun.

How many meanings does “meteorologist” have?

“Meteorologist” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a scientist who studies weather and climate patterns.

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