Anemometer
- Pronunciation
- /an-ee-moh-mee-ter/
- Category
- Meteorology
- Singular
- Anemometer
- Plural
- Anemometers
Definition
An instrument used to measure wind speed.
Etymology
From Greek 'anemos', meaning 'wind', and 'metron', meaning 'measure'.
Example
The anemometer on the weather station registered strong winds.
Related Terms
- Wind speed
- Weather