meteorologist
noun/ˌmitiəˈrɑlədʒɪst/
Frequency rank: #14,086 most common English word
Meaning
A scientist who studies and forecasts weather and atmospheric conditions.
Example sentence
The local meteorologist warned residents that a severe storm would arrive by midnight.
Synonyms & related words
- forecaster
- weatherman
- climatologist
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