barometer

[buh-rom-i-ter] / bəˈrɒm ɪ tər /

NOUN

instrument that measures atmospheric pressure

Synonyms

STRONG

weatherglass

WEAK

pressure indicator storm gauge weather gauge

Example Sentences

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Saudi pricing is closely watched as a barometer of regional demand, with the latest cuts coming as China sharply reduced crude imports amid weaker refining activity and lower refined-product exports.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The main inflation barometer preferred by Federal Reserve rose to a three-year high in April and it could rise even higher, posing a stiff challenge for households, businesses and the broader U.S. economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The 10-year Treasury yield, a barometer for mortgage rate movements, increased roughly 0.11 percentage point between Thursday, May 14 and Wednesday, May 20—roughly the period reflected in Freddie Mac’s weekly average.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

She has no way to be sure, no barometer on which to measure such insubstantial things.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

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