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.
Recent Examples of weather from the Web
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Weatherproof sectional sofas, loungers, armchairs, and ottomans are made from a resin-rattan weave and topped with Sunbrella-upholstered cushions; vibrant all-weather striped pillows add color and personality. 81.
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ICY JULY VF.com’s Joanna Robinson e-mails: The sticky L.A. weather brought the fire to Wednesday night’s Game of Thrones Season 7 premiere at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, but the event itself was all about ice.
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Locals do not believe that sorcerers or witches are inherently malign: many claim—or believe in—magical healing powers, and the ability to bring favourable weather.
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Over the past three years, Thalía said she's become accustomed to the cold weather and has learned English.
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Gostkowski pitched with the mindset of a kicker, quirky weather obsession and all.
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As the planet warms, a less ballyhooed new normal is emerging in weather extremes, and the record book is becoming increasingly difficult to rely on.
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Follow us on Twitter for breaking weather updates before, during and after the game.
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With the arrival of summer comes hot, humid and sticky weather in Kentucky.
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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
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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.
Recent Examples of weather from the Web
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There’s a universality in that story—many friendships weather similar imbalances—but there’s also something particularly germane to the gay experience, a kind of double loneliness that Significant Other illustrates in subtle and lovely ways.
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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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