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Definition of weathergirl

weathergirl

/ˈwɛð.ər.ɡɜːrl/
weath · er · girl

Plural:weathergirls
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1

A woman who presents the weather forecast on television or radio (now often considered dated or patronizing).

Example

"She began her broadcasting career in the 1970s as a local weathergirl before becoming the main evening news anchor."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In contemporary usage, 'weathergirl' is often considered dated or patronizing because it refers to an adult professional as a 'girl'; gender-neutral terms like 'meteorologist' or 'weather forecaster', or 'weatherwoman', are generally preferred.

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