weather-bureau

weather-bureau

The weather-bureau issued a forecast for sunny skies.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Meteorological office: "weather-bureau" refers to an official organization or agency that collects, analyzes, and reports data related to weather conditions, such as temperature, precipitation, wind, and storms. It is primarily responsible for forecasting and issuing weather warnings.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The weather-bureau issued a severe storm warning for the coastal region. (The meteorological office gave an official alert about dangerous weather.)
    • She works at the national weather-bureau, studying climate patterns. (She is employed by the government agency that monitors weather.)
Advanced Usage

  • "to consult the weather-bureau": to seek official weather information from the meteorological office.

    • Before planning the picnic, we decided to consult the weather-bureau for the weekend forecast. (We checked the official weather predictions.)

  • "weather-bureau data": statistical information collected by the meteorological agency.

    • The researchers used historical weather-bureau data to analyze drought trends. (They relied on records from the official weather office.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Weather bureau (n, open compound): an alternative spelling of "weather-bureau," meaning the same meteorological office.

    • The weather bureau reported record rainfall this month. (The meteorological office announced high precipitation.)

  • Meteorologist (n): a scientist who studies weather and climate, often working for a weather-bureau.

    • The meteorologist at the weather-bureau predicted a sunny afternoon. (The weather scientist made the forecast.)
Synonyms
  • Meteorological service: a broader term for any organization that provides weather information.
  • Weather service: a common synonym for an agency that issues forecasts and warnings.
Related Idioms
  • "Weather the storm": to survive a difficult situation (not directly related to the weather-bureau, but uses "weather" as a verb).
    • The company managed to weather the storm of economic recession. (It survived the difficult period.)
    • Note: This idiom does not involve the "weather-bureau" itself, but it shares the theme of weather.
Phrasal Verbs (None directly applicable)

No common phrasal verbs include "weather-bureau" as a component. The word is typically used as a standalone noun.