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Definition of weathercast

weathercast

/ˈwɛð.ɚˌkæst/
weath · er · cast
Plural:weathercasts
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Past Simple:weathercast
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Past Participle:weathercast
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Present Participle:weathercasting
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weathercast Lexical Profile

weathercast Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

North American A radio or television broadcast reporting and predicting weather conditions.

Example

"We stayed tuned to the evening news to catch the local weathercast before planning our weekend hike."

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• verb

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North American To broadcast a weather report or forecast on radio or television.

Example

"The chief meteorologist has been weathercasting for the local television station for over twenty years."

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• Nearby Words

weasel
weather
weatherbeaten
weathercast
weathercaster
weathercock
weatherfish

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-20th century as a blend of 'weather' and 'broadcast' (or 'forecast').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Weathercast. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/weathercast
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