Definition of weather
(Entry 1 of 3)
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
: weathering
to weather
under the weather
: in the direction from which the wind is blowing
1
: ill
2
: drunk sense 1a
weather
verbDefinition of weather (Entry 2 of 3)
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
weather
adjectiveDefinition of weather (Entry 3 of 3)
: of or relating to the side facing the wind — compare lee
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The first known use of weather was before the 12th century
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