manometer

noun

ma·​nom·​e·​ter mə-ˈnä-mə-tər 

1

: an instrument (such as a pressure gauge) for measuring the pressure of gases and vapors

2

: sphygmomanometer

manometric

ˌma-nə-ˈme-trik 

adjective

manometrically

ˌma-nə-ˈme-tri-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

manometry

mə-ˈnä-mə-trē 

noun

Examples of manometer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Viewing a glass tube on the side of the pipe, called a manometer and filled with red liquid, gave Scott an instant confirmation that the system was providing proper airflow. —Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 6 Feb. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French manomètre, from Greek manos sparse, loose, rare (akin to Armenian manr small) + French -mètre

First Known Use

circa 1730, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

manometer

noun

ma·​nom·​e·​ter mə-ˈnäm-ət-ər 

: an instrument for measuring pressure (as of gases and vapors)

Medical Definition

manometer

noun

ma·​nom·​e·​ter mə-ˈnäm-ət-ər 

1

: an instrument (as a pressure gauge) for measuring the pressure of gases and vapors

2

: sphygmomanometer

manometric

ˌman-ə-ˈme-trik 

adjective

manometrically

-tri-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

manometry

mə-ˈnäm-ə-trē 

noun

plural manometries