Barometer

Pronunciation: /bəˈrɑːmɪtər/

Definitions of barometer

noun something that reflects or indicates a trend

Example Sentences

A1 A barometer is a tool that measures air pressure.

A2 My grandfather uses a barometer to predict the weather.

B1 The barometer is often used by sailors to forecast storms at sea.

B2 The accuracy of the barometer's readings can vary depending on its calibration.

C1 Meteorologists rely on barometers to analyze changes in atmospheric pressure.

C2 The digital barometer displayed a precise measurement of the pressure gradient.

Examples of barometer in a Sentence

formal The barometer is used to measure atmospheric pressure.

informal Check the barometer to see if the weather is going to change.

slang The barometer is dropping, so it might rain soon.

figurative His mood is like a barometer, always changing unpredictably.

Grammatical Forms of barometer

• plural: barometers
• comparative: more barometric
• superlative: most barometric
• present tense: barometer
• future tense: will barometer
• perfect tense: have barometered
• continuous tense: is barometering
• singular: barometer
• positive degree: barometer
• infinitive: to barometer
• gerund: barometering
• participle: barometered

Origin and Evolution of barometer

First Known Use: 1644 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'barometer' originated from the Greek words 'baros' meaning weight and 'metron' meaning measure.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe an instrument for measuring atmospheric pressure, the word 'barometer' has evolved to also symbolize a tool or indicator for predicting changes or trends in a particular situation.