meteorologist

[ mee-tee-uh-rol-uh-jist ]

noun

1. a scientist who studies the atmosphere and its phenomena, including weather and climate:

   I was the meteorologist for a radio news station in Ottawa, preparing the daily weather forecasts five days a week.

Word History and Origins

Origin of meteorologist¹

First recorded in 1630–40; meteorolog(y) ( def ) + -ist ( def )

Example Sentences

Ariel Cohen, the lead meteorologist at the National Weather Service’s Oxnard office, called the area a “favorable corridor” for Southern California’s Santa Ana winds, which have fueled many of those recent fires.

From Los Angeles Times

However, as meteorologists we need to look at all the data, understand the uncertainties, and suggest the most likely forecast.

From BBC

But meteorologists say that predicting the path of fast moving, intense thunderstorms is a very tricky business.

From BBC

“Winds will weaken and we will get that onshore flow, which will help the humidity in that area this evening,” said Jeffery Wood, meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Sacramento.

From Los Angeles Times

While the offshore flow will slightly raise overnight temperatures, pushing out any marine layer influence, overall temperatures in the area won’t increase, said Joe Merchant, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Monterey.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• prognosticator
• seer
• witch