Barometer (Noun)
Meaning
An instrument that measures atmospheric pressure.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The weather station's barometer indicated a sharp drop in atmospheric pressure, signaling an impending storm.
- She checked the barometer on her wall to see if the pressure was rising or falling.
- The pilot used the barometer to determine the altitude of the plane.
- The old-fashioned barometer on the mantle had been passed down through generations of the family.
- The meteorologist studied the readings from the barometer to predict the next day's weather forecast.