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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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 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 That character is Margaret Fairchild (Emily Blunt), a Kansas City TV weathercaster whose life is about to be completely disrupted. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 9 June 2026 He was later promoted to a weathercaster position at the news network's flagship New York station, WNBC-TV, in 1983. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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