weathercaster: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
LowNeutral to Informal; mainly journalistic/media.
Quick answer
What does “weathercaster” mean?
A person, typically on television or radio, who presents weather forecasts.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
A person, typically on television or radio, who presents weather forecasts.
A professional meteorologist or presenter who specializes in analyzing and communicating weather information to the public via media.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
In British English, 'weather presenter' or 'weather forecaster' is more common. In American English, 'weathercaster' and 'weatherman'/'weatherwoman' are standard media terms.
Connotations
American term; in the UK it may sound like a direct Americanism. Slightly more informal and media-centric than 'meteorologist'.
Frequency
Much more frequent in American English. In British media, 'weather presenter' predominates.
Grammar
How to Use “weathercaster” in a Sentence
The weathercaster predicted rain.She works as a weathercaster for Channel 4.Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “weathercaster” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- [Not used as a verb]
American English
- [Not used as a verb]
adverb
British English
- [Not used as an adverb]
American English
- [Not used as an adverb]
adjective
British English
- [Not used as an adjective]
American English
- [Not used as an adjective]
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Used in media industry discussions about staffing or programming.
Academic
Rare; 'meteorologist' or 'science communicator' preferred.
Everyday
Used when discussing TV or radio personalities.
Technical
Not a technical meteorological term.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “weathercaster”
Strong
Neutral
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “weathercaster”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “weathercaster”
- Confusing 'weathercaster' (person) with 'weather forecast' (information).
- Using it in formal scientific contexts instead of 'meteorologist'.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No. A 'weathercaster' is primarily a presenter. They may or may not have formal meteorological qualifications.
A 'meteorologist' is a scientist who studies the atmosphere. A 'weathercaster' is a person who communicates weather forecasts, often on TV/radio. They can be the same person, but the terms emphasize different roles.
It is understood but is an Americanism. 'Weather presenter' or 'weather forecaster' is the standard term in British media.
Yes, it can refer to anyone broadcasting weather forecasts, including on radio, though it is most associated with television.
A person, typically on television or radio, who presents weather forecasts.
Weathercaster is usually neutral to informal; mainly journalistic/media. in register.
Weathercaster: in British English it is pronounced /ˈweðəˌkɑːstə/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈweðərˌkæstər/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “[No common idioms for this specific term]”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: a BROADCASTER who specialises in WEATHER.
Conceptual Metaphor
WEATHER INFORMATION IS A COMMODITY (delivered/presented by a caster).
Practice
Quiz
In which context is 'weathercaster' LEAST appropriate?