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barometer

/bəˈrɒmɪtə/

/bəˈrɑːmɪtər/

barometernoun

barometers

/bəˈrɒmɪtə/

/bəˈrɑːmɪtər/

Translations

The barometer is used to measure atmospheric pressure.

Барометр используется для измерения атмосферного давления.

Definitions

An instrument that measures atmospheric pressure, used especially in forecasting the weather and determining altitude.

The barometer indicated a drop in pressure, suggesting that a storm was approaching.

Something that reflects changes in circumstances or opinions.

The stock market is often seen as a barometer of economic health.

Synonyms

barometeradjective

/bəˈrɒm.ɪ.tə/

/bəˈrɑː.mə.tɚ/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "barometer reading").

Definitions

Relating to or involving a barometer; used before another noun.

The meteorologist recorded the barometer readings every hour.