Using “weather” to mean “weather report”?

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Can I say "I missed the weather today" meaning "I missed the weather report today"?

asked Dec 23 '19 at 13:43

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Yes. Same as I listened to the news [report] this morning on the radio. – FumbleFingers Dec 23 '19 at 14:23

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Yes, you can. Merriam-Webster has this entry:

the weather

: a report or forecast about the weather
Check the weather before you make plans.

answered Dec 23 '19 at 15:32

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