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