noun
weatherman
Weatherman (noun) means a person, especially on television or radio, who reports weather conditions and forecasts. Example: “The weatherman predicted heavy snow for the weekend.”
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A person, especially on television or radio, who reports weather conditions and forecasts.
"The weatherman predicted heavy snow for the weekend."
"“Cool and brisk in the morning, warming to the low seventies by afternoon,” Ruby said anticipating the weatherman's words."
— Fern Michaels, Vegas Sunrise (2014)
How to use weatherman
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose job is to present weather forecasts; increasingly replaced by the gender-neutral "weather forecaster" or "meteorologist."
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Word forms
- Plural
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The _____ predicted heavy snow for the weekend.
Etymology
From the line you don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for weatherman
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What does “weatherman” mean?
The word “weatherman” means a person, especially on television or radio, who reports weather conditions and forecasts. In plain terms, someone whose job is to present weather forecasts; increasingly replaced by the gender-neutral "weather forecaster" or "meteorologist.".
How do you use “weatherman” in a sentence?
Here is “weatherman” used in a sentence: “The weatherman predicted heavy snow for the weekend.”
What part of speech is “weatherman”?
“Weatherman” is a noun.
What is the meaning of weatherman?
"weatherman" (noun) means a person, especially on television or radio, who reports weather conditions and forecasts.
