weather

¹weath·er

noun \ˈwe-thər\

Definition of WEATHER

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

Examples of WEATHER

1. The weather today will be hot and dry.
2. The hikers sought protection from the weather under an overhang.
3. It looks like we're in for some weather tomorrow.
4. We'll take a look at the weather right after this commercial break.
5. Check the weather before you make plans.

Origin of WEATHER

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

First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Climate/Meteorology Terms

monsoon, occlusion, ozone, rime, squall, zephyr

Rhymes with WEATHER

feather, heather, leather, nether, tether, wether, whether