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barometer

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /bəˈrɑːmətər/ · UK /bəˈrɒmɪtə/

barometer means: An instrument that measures air pressure, often to help predict the weather.

noun

AIR PRESSURE INSTRUMENTB2

An instrument that measures air pressure, often to help predict the weather.

  • The barometer shows low pressure.
  • We checked the barometer before sailing.
  • The two barometers gave slightly different readings.

Common phrases: mercury barometer, barometer reading, check the barometer

Questions about barometer

What does barometer mean?

An instrument that measures air pressure, often to help predict the weather.

What is barometer in other languages?

Türkçe: barometre · Español: barómetro · Français: baromètre · Deutsch: Barometer · Italiano: barometro · 日本語: 気圧計

How do you pronounce barometer?

In American English /bəˈrɑːmətər/; in British English /bəˈrɒmɪtə/.

How do you use barometer in a sentence?

The barometer shows low pressure. We checked the barometer before sailing.

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