Word of today: Topic about Weather | Section 01| Vocabulary

Word of today: Topic about Weather | Section 01
1) barometer /bəˈrɑːmətɚ/ noun
[count]
1 : an instrument that is used to measure air pressure and predict changes in the weather
2 : something that is used to indicate or predict something
 The test is used as a barometer [=standard] to measure a student's reading level.
 Economists see housing prices as a barometer for inflation. [=economists use housing prices to predict inflation]
— often + of
 A player's rookie season is not always a good/accurate barometer of his success in the league.
 Wealth is not a barometer of happiness.
— barometric
/ˌberəˈmɛtrɪk/ adjective, always used before a noun
 barometric pressure

2) blizzard /ˈblɪzɚd/ noun
[count]
1 : a severe snowstorm that goes on for a long time
 We were snowed in by a raging/fierce blizzard.
2 : a large amount of something that comes suddenly — usually singular
 a blizzard of mail
 The audience confronted him with a blizzard of questions.

3) breezy /ˈbriːzi/ adjective
1 : having strong winds : WINDY
 a breezy day
 a breezy beach
2 : informal and lively
 a breezy essay
 I enjoy the author's breezy style.
3 : relaxed in a way that shows you are not concerned about or interested in something
 She listened to their complaints with breezy indifference.
— breezily
/ˈbriːzəli/ adverb
 He breezily dismissed our fears.

4) chilly /ˈtʃɪli/ adjective
[also more chilly; most chilly]
1 : noticeably cold
 a chilly morning
 a chilly breeze
 It's a little chilly outside.
2 : feeling cold
 I was getting chilly.
 You must be chilly without a coat on.
3 : noticeably unfriendly
 They gave him a chilly reception.
— chilliness
Noun [noncount]
 the chilliness of the air
[singular]
 She felt a chilliness in his voice.