CEFR B2

barometer

noun

Meaning

An instrument that measures atmospheric pressure, used to forecast the weather.

Synonyms: weather gauge, pressure gauge, instrument

noun

Pronunciation: /bəˈrɒmɪtər/

An instrument that measures atmospheric pressure, used to forecast the weather.

A falling barometer often indicates an approaching storm.
He checked the barometer to see if the weather was likely to improve.
The ship's captain relied on the barometer to predict changes in the sea conditions.

barometer of (prepositional phrase): Used to indicate what something measures or reflects. — "The company's profits are a barometer of its success."

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