Weathercasters

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. Individuals who forecast atmospheric conditions and report on meteorological phenomena for media outlets
2. Professionals who specialize in analyzing and predicting weather patterns to inform the public through broadcasts
3. Experts who provide updates and insights on climate and weather trends via television, radio, or online platforms

Etymology: "Weathercasters" is the plural of "weathercaster," a noun for a television weather reporter. The word is built from "weather" and "-caster," with "-caster" carrying the sense of one who casts or throws forth, here in the sense of casting or forecasting the weather. It follows the same pattern as older compounds such as "broadcaster," and its meaning is limited to the on-screen forecaster, so the broader "forecaster" is the more general term.

Synonyms: forecasters, meteorologists, weather presenters