1
: the state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
2
: state or vicissitude of life or fortune
4
weathered; weathering
ˈwet͟h-riŋ,
ˈwe-t͟hə-
1
: to expose to the open air : subject to the action of the elements
2
: to bear up against and come safely through
weather a storm
weather a crisis
: to undergo or endure the action of the elements
Synonyms
Examples of weather in a Sentence
Noun
The weather today will be hot and dry.
The hikers sought protection from the weather under an overhang.
It looks like we're in for some weather tomorrow.
We'll take a look at the weather right after this commercial break.
Check the weather before you make plans.
Verb
The wood on the porch has weathered over the years.
They weathered a terrible storm while at sea.
He has weathered the criticism well.
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Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2024
The international group says that fossil fuels account for more than 75% of emissions of greenhouse gases, which trap heat in the atmosphere and increase global temperatures, leading to more extreme weather events.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 31 May 2024
Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 1 June 2024
The passage of time and history has compelled the BSA to weather challenges and embrace change, guided by the timeless values of integrity, respect, and service to others.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 May 2024
Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 22 July 2022
And now people with a non-weather background reference it, too.
—Jennifer Sangalang, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2022
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Noun
Friday’s final three games were scheduled to take place at Red and Charline McCombs Field on Friday but were moved to East View High School in Georgetown due to inclement weather in Austin.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2024
The international group says that fossil fuels account for more than 75% of emissions of greenhouse gases, which trap heat in the atmosphere and increase global temperatures, leading to more extreme weather events.
—Li Cohen, CBS News, 31 May 2024
Verb
This atmospheric circulation pattern drives impacts to weather around the world.
—Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 1 June 2024
The passage of time and history has compelled the BSA to weather challenges and embrace change, guided by the timeless values of integrity, respect, and service to others.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 May 2024
Adjective
According to Stephen Clark, this was SpaceX's first non-weather, non-range terminal countdown abort since NROL-108 in December 2020.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 22 July 2022
And now people with a non-weather background reference it, too.
—Jennifer Sangalang, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2022
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“Weather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weather. Accessed 5 Jun. 2024.
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weather
1 of 3 noun
weath·er
ˈwet͟h-ər
1
: the state of the atmosphere in regard to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
2
: disagreeable atmospheric conditions
stormy weather
weather
2 of 3 verb
weathered; weathering
ˈwet͟h-(ə-)riŋ
1
: to change by exposure to the weather
shingles weathered to a silvery gray
2
: to bear up against and come safely through
weather a storm
weather
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