Forecast
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
A prediction or estimate of future events, especially weather conditions, based on analysis of current data and trends. As a verb, it means to predict or estimate future conditions.
“The weather forecast predicted heavy rain and strong winds for the weekend.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈfɔːkɑːst/
Syllables
fore·cast
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Wordle
Contains FORE prefix and CAST - double occurrence of vowels E and A
Scrabble
Worth 13 points; compound-style word useful for extending plays
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