meteorological

Everyday

1. To do with the weather and the science of studying it (meteorology). tree →
2. (formal) To do with weather conditions in the air around the Earth. tree →

In the lessons

Used in science lessons on weather and in official names: the Met Office (UK), the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia), meteorological stations. It is formal; everyday talk says «weather». Phrases: meteorological office, meteorological station, meteorological data.

Examples

• The meteorological office warned of a storm. tree →
• We set up a meteorological station in the school grounds. tree →
• Meteorological data shows the rainfall each month. tree →
• Pilots need meteorological reports before they fly. tree →
• The Bureau of Meteorology says it will be hot tomorrow. tree →
• Meteorological instruments include a rain gauge and a thermometer. tree →
• The meteorological forecast predicts snow. tree →

Note

Long formal word: me-te-or-o-LOG-i-cal. Noun: meteorology; person: meteorologist. Trap: despite the name, it is about weather, not meteors. UK shortening: the Met Office.