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Weathermen Meaning in English

word · lemma: weatherman

ˈwɛðɝˌmɛn
WEH-thur-men
wˈɛðəmˌɛn
WEH-thuh-men

Definition

People (usually men) whose job is to forecast and report the weather, often on television or radio. It is the plural of 'weatherman'.

Usage & Nuances

'Weathermen' is plural and somewhat old-fashioned or informal. Today, 'meteorologist' is also common and is gender-neutral. In broadcast journalism, 'weathermen' can include both science experts and TV presenters. Do not use 'weathermen' for female weather forecasters; use 'weather forecasters' or 'weather presenters'.

Example Sentences

The weathermen said it will rain tomorrow.

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On TV, the weathermen show us maps of the storms.

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Two weathermen work at this radio station.

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Sometimes the weathermen get it wrong, and it ends up sunny all day.

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Most weathermen now use computers to make better predictions.

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Did you hear what the weathermen said about that big storm coming in?

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