meteorology

Everyday

The science of the weather and the atmosphere: studying air, temperature, wind, clouds and rain to understand and predict the weather. tree →

In the lessons

In geography and science lessons, meteorology explains weather forecasts. Meteorologists use thermometers, rain gauges, barometers, weather balloons, satellites and computer models. National weather services include the Met Office (UK), Met Éireann (Ireland), the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia), MetService (New Zealand), Environment Canada and the National Weather Service (USA). Phrases: «study meteorology», «the Bureau of Meteorology».

Examples

• Meteorology is the science of the weather. tree →
• A scientist who studies meteorology is a meteorologist. tree →
• Our class weather station is a small start in meteorology. tree →
• The Met Office uses meteorology to forecast storms. tree →
• Meteorology helps farmers know when to plant. tree →
• Satellites have changed meteorology a lot. tree →
• In Australia, the Bureau of Meteorology issues weather warnings. tree →
• Meteorology uses maths and computers to predict tomorrow's weather. tree →

Note

Uncountable. Trap: meteorology is about weather, NOT meteors – even though it comes from the same Greek word «meteoron» (thing high in the air). The study of meteors is part of astronomy. Adjective: meteorological. In maths, weather data gives averages, ranges and graphs.