Weather Vane

Pronunciation: /ˈwɛðər veɪn/

Definitions of weather vane

noun a device showing the direction of the wind, typically mounted on top of a building

Example Sentences

A1 The weather vane on top of the barn shows which way the wind is blowing.

A2 I learned about weather vanes in my science class and how they help predict the weather.

B1 The old farmhouse had a beautiful weather vane shaped like a rooster.

B2 The weather vane atop the church steeple was a popular landmark in the town.

C1 The intricate design of the weather vane on the historic building reflected the craftsmanship of the past.

C2 The weather vane, with its intricate details and gilded finish, added a touch of elegance to the skyline.

Examples of weather vane in a Sentence

formal The weather vane on top of the barn is used to determine the direction of the wind.

informal I always know which way the wind is blowing thanks to that weather vane on the neighbor's roof.

slang Check out that funky rooster weather vane on the old farmhouse!

figurative She was like a weather vane, constantly changing her opinions based on the latest trends.

Grammatical Forms of weather vane

• plural: weather vanes
• comparative: more weather vane
• superlative: most weather vane
• present tense: weather vane
• future tense: will weather vane
• perfect tense: have weather vaned
• continuous tense: is weather vaning
• singular: weather vane
• positive degree: weather vane
• infinitive: to weather vane
• gerund: weather vaning
• participle: weather vaned

Origin and Evolution of weather vane

First Known Use: 1618 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The term 'weather vane' originated from the Middle English word 'weathervane' which was a combination of 'weather' and 'vane'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a device that indicates the direction of the wind, the term 'weather vane' has evolved to also represent a decorative element on top of buildings or structures.