Meteorologist Word Search
This Meteorologist word search hides 12 words on a 15×15 grid — the tools, duties, and vocabulary of a job. Trace each one with a finger or mouse and it locks in as soon as the whole word is covered. No signup, no download.
Words to find: RADAR, WEATHER, FORECAST, ATMOSPHERE, TEMPEST, TORNADO, CLIMATE, BAROMETER, HUMIDITY, STORM, TROPOSPHERE, ISOBAR.
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Meteorologist word list, defined
- RADAR /ˈreɪdɑːr/ (US); /ˈreɪdə(r)/ (UK) · noun
- A system that detects the presence, distance, direction, and sometimes speed of objects by sending out radio waves and analyzing the reflections that return. By extension, it can refer figuratively to a person's awareness or ability to notice particular people, problems, or opportunities. Related: detector system, tracking system, surveillance system.
- WEATHER /ˈweðər/ (British); /ˈwɛðər/ (US) · noun, verb
- As a noun, the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time, especially with regard to temperature, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, and visibility. In contrast to climate, it usually refers to conditions over a short period. As a verb, it means to endure or withstand something difficult, or to expose something to the elements and cause it to deteriorate. Related: conditions, climate, atmosphere, endure.
- FORECAST /ˈfɔːrkæst/ (US), /ˈfɔːkɑːst/ (UK) · noun, verb
- A statement or prediction of future events or conditions, especially concerning the weather; as a verb, to predict or estimate a future condition or trend based on analysis of available data. Related: prediction, prognosis, outlook, projection.
- ATMOSPHERE /ˈætməsfɪr/ · noun
- The envelope of gases surrounding the Earth or another planet; also the air or climate in a particular place, or the prevailing mood or feeling of an environment. Related: ambiance, air, mood, environment.
- TEMPEST /ˈtɛmpɪst/ · noun
- A violent storm, especially one with strong winds and heavy rain. Figuratively, it can refer to a period of intense emotional, political, or social upheaval. Related: storm, tumult, turmoil, upheaval.
- TORNADO /tɔːˈneɪdəʊ/ (British); /tɔrˈneɪdoʊ/ (American) · noun
- A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from the base of a thunderstorm cloud, although it does not always reach the ground. It can generate intense winds, flying debris, and sudden changes in atmospheric pressure. Related: twister, cyclone, whirlwind, storm.
- CLIMATE /ˈklaɪmət/ · noun
- The characteristic weather conditions of a region over a long period, including temperature, rainfall, and humidity; also used figuratively to mean the prevailing mood, attitudes, or conditions in a society or organization. Related: weather, conditions, environment, atmosphere.
- BAROMETER /bəˈrɒmɪtə/ · noun
- An instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure, used especially in forecasting the weather. By extension, something that indicates or reflects changes in a situation or trend. Related: pressure gauge, indicator, gauge, measure.
- HUMIDITY /hjuːˈmɪdəti/ · noun
- The amount of water vapour in the air, especially relative to the maximum amount the air can hold at a given temperature. It may also refer more generally to dampness. Related: dampness, moisture, mugginess.
- STORM /stɔːrm/ · noun, verb, adjective
- A storm is a violent disturbance of the atmosphere, especially one involving strong wind, heavy rain, thunder, or snow. Figuratively, it means a sudden outburst of anger, criticism, activity, or an intense attempt to attack or overwhelm something. Related: tempest, hurricane, cyclone, gale.
- TROPOSPHERE /ˈtrɒpəsfɪə(r)/ (British); /ˈtroʊpəsfɪr/ (US) · noun
- The lowest major layer of Earth's atmosphere, extending from the surface to the tropopause and containing most of the planet's weather. Temperature generally decreases with altitude in this layer. Related: lower atmosphere, lower atmospheric layer.
- ISOBAR /ˈaɪsəˌbɑːr/ · noun
- A line on a weather map joining points at which the atmospheric pressure is equal. More generally, any line representing equal pressure within a fluid. Related: isobaric line, pressure contour.
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