Weather Instruments

noun a device used for measuring the speed and direction of the wind

• The scientist used an anemometer to measure the wind speed during the experiment.
• I borrowed an anemometer from the lab to check how windy it is outside.
• I grabbed a wind measurer thingy to see if it's breezy out there.
• Her emotions were like the wind, constantly changing in intensity like the readings on an anemometer.

noun something that reflects or indicates a trend

• The barometer is used to measure atmospheric pressure.
• Check the barometer to see if the weather is going to change.
• The barometer is dropping, so it might rain soon.
• His mood is like a barometer, always changing unpredictably.

noun a device used for measuring the humidity in the air

• The hygrometer is a useful tool for measuring humidity levels in the air.
• Hey, can you pass me the hygrometer so I can check how humid it is outside?
• I always use the hygrometer to see if it's gonna be a frizzy hair day.
• She used the hygrometer as a metaphor for how tense the atmosphere was in the room.

noun a tool or device used for a particular purpose, especially for performing musical tasks

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• The scientist used a precise instrument to measure the temperature of the liquid.
• I borrowed my friend's guitar, it's a cool instrument to play.
• Check out this sick beat I made using my new instrument.
• Education is the most powerful instrument for changing the world.

noun a child's toy consisting of a stick with colored vanes that twirl in the wind

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• The children ran around the park with colorful pinwheels in their hands.
• I love watching pinwheels spin in the breeze, it's so relaxing.
• Check out the cool pinwheel I found at the store, it's awesome!
• Her mind felt like a pinwheel, spinning with conflicting thoughts and emotions.

noun a device used for measuring temperature

• The doctor used a thermometer to take my temperature.
• I used a thermometer to check if I have a fever.
• I borrowed my mom's thermometer to see if I'm sick.
• The sales of the product can be considered as a thermometer for the market demand.

noun a device used to measure the amount of water vapor in the air by absorbing moisture from the air

• The absorption hygrometer is a highly accurate device used to measure the humidity levels in the air.
• I heard that the absorption hygrometer can tell you exactly how humid it is in your room.
• Yo, did you see that new absorption hygrometer? It's supposed to be lit!
• Her intuition was like an absorption hygrometer, always sensing the emotional humidity in the room.

noun a type of weather vane that is used to measure wind direction and speed

• The aerovanes on the airplane's wings help to measure wind speed and direction.
• I love watching the aerovanes spin around on top of the weather station.
• Check out those cool aerovanes on the roof, they're spinning like crazy!
• Her thoughts were like aerovanes, constantly changing direction and speed.

noun a device used for viewing the internal structure of the ear

• The scientist used an aethrioscope to study the atmospheric conditions.
• I heard they have this cool gadget called an aethrioscope for weather forecasting.
• Check out this fancy aethrioscope they're using to predict the weather.
• Her mind was like an aethrioscope, able to analyze and understand complex situations with ease.