weathercaster

noun

weath·​er·​cast·​er ˈwe-t͟hər-ˌka-stər How to pronounce weathercaster (audio)
: a weather forecaster especially on radio or television

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But the duo will be part of a regular ensemble that also includes political insight from Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan and immersive weather reports from chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn. Kyler Alvord, People.com, 24 Jan. 2025 Emmy-winning weatherman Roker will also voice a character in the series, which follows an 8-year-old weather detective whose father is the fun-loving weathercaster of a long-running national TV program (sound familiar?). Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025 Scientists are trying to determine what causes the massive dust storms so future Mars weathercasters can predict these extreme events. Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 In a 1988 promotional ad for WXYZ-TV’s weathercasters, Jerry Hodak threw a crumpled piece of paper over his shoulder, which Rob Kress caught in a wastebasket without even looking away from his desk. Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 19 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for weathercaster 

Word History

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of weathercaster was in 1607

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“Weathercaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weathercaster. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.

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