the Meteorological Office
/ðə ˌmiːtiərəˈlɒdʒɪkl ɒfɪs/
/ðə ˌmiːtiərəˈlɑːdʒɪkl ɑːfɪs/
(also also informal the Met Office
/ðə ˈmet ɒfɪs/
/ðə ˈmet ɑːfɪs/
)- a British government organization, operating on a commercial basis, that collects and provides information on the weather. It was established in 1854 and its main offices are in the city of Exeter in Devon. It provides weather and climate information to government departments, the armed forces, ships, airlines, businesses and the public.
Check pronunciation:
the Meteorological Office