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: such asa : rain, stormb : cold air with dampness
4 : weathering
to weather
: in the direction from which the wind is blowing
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Examples of weather in a Sentence
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.
Origin and Etymology of weather
Middle English weder, from Old English; akin to Old High German wetar weather, Old Church Slavonic vetrŭ wind
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Definition of weather
weathered
;weathering
play \ˈweth-riŋ, ˈwe-thə-\transitive verb
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
intransitive verb
: to undergo or endure the action of the elements
Examples of weather in a Sentence
The wood on the porch has weathered over the years.
They weathered a terrible storm while at sea.
He has weathered the criticism well.
First Known Use of weather
15th century
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Definition of weather
: of or relating to the side facing the wind — compare lee
First Known Use of weather
1582
WEATHER Defined for English Language Learners
weather
playDefinition of weather for English Language Learners
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: the state of the air and atmosphere at a particular time and place : the temperature and other outside conditions (such as rain, cloudiness, etc.) at a particular time and place
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: bad or stormy weather
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the weather : a report or forecast about the weather
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Definition of weather for English Language Learners
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: to change in color, condition, etc., because of the effects of the sun, wind, rain, etc., over a long period of time
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: to deal with or experience (something dangerous or unpleasant) without being harmed or damaged too much
WEATHER Defined for Kids
Definition of weather for Students
: the state of the air and atmosphere in regard to how warm or cold, wet or dry, or clear or stormy it is
Definition of weather for Students
weathered
;weathering
1 : to change (as in color or structure) by the action of the weather
2 : to be able to last or come safely through They weathered a storm.
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