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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The technology upgrade allows weathercasters to guide viewers through three-dimensional visuals that help explain weather news and trends that are increasingly urgent given the pace of climate change. Joe Otterson, Variety, 11 Sep. 2025 Lily’s dad, Al, is the fun-loving, beloved host and weathercaster of a long-running TV program (any similarity to actual Al Roker is purely intentional!). Jane Levere, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 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 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 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 22 Sep. 2025.

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