Main Entry: ¹weath·er

Pronunciation: \ˈwe-thər\

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English weder, from Old English; akin to Old High German wetar weather, Old Church Slavic vetrŭ wind

Date: before 12th century

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
3 : disagreeable atmospheric conditions: as a : rain, storm b : cold air with dampness
4 : weathering

— to weather : in the direction from which the wind is blowing

— under the weather 1 : ill
2 : drunk 1a