C2nounformalsciencenature
US/ˌmiː.ti.əˈrɑː.lə.dʒi/
UK/ˌmiː.ti.əˈrɒl.ə.dʒi/
the scientific study of the weather and the earth's atmosphere
In context
She studied meteorology at university and now forecasts typhoons.
Advances in meteorology have made storm warnings much more accurate.
The national center for meteorology issued a flood warning for the central provinces.
Words that go with meteorology
verb + noun
- study meteorologyStudents who study meteorology need strong math skills.
adjective + noun
- modern meteorologyModern meteorology relies heavily on satellite data.
- marine meteorologyMarine meteorology helps ships avoid dangerous storms.
noun + noun
- meteorology departmentThe meteorology department released a forecast for the whole week.
noun + preposition
- advances in meteorologyRecent advances in meteorology have saved many lives.