weather strip

noun

: a strip of material to cover the joint of a door or window and the sill, casing, or threshold so as to exclude rain, snow, and cold air

called also weather stripping

weather-strip

ˈwe-t͟hər-ˌstrip 

transitive verb

Examples of weather strip in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Sealing air leaks around doors and windows with weather stripping and caulk can help save energy. —Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Jan. 2026

Key steps include insulating attics and crawl spaces, sealing doors and windows with caulk or weather stripping, and adding storm windows or plastic coverings. —Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026

Fill large gaps around plumbing and wiring with steel wool, and add caulk or weather stripping to cracks around windows and doors. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Jan. 2026

Sealing gaps throughout the home is a simple fix and can be done by simply adding weather stripping around your windows or a draft guard under your door. —Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 18 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for weather strip

• authorship
• battleship
• censorship
• chairmanship
• chieftainship
• comradeship
• consulship
• craftsmanship
• dealership
• draftsmanship
• fellowship
• fingertip

Kids Definition

weather strip

noun

: a strip of material used to seal a door or window around the edges

called also weather stripping

weather-strip verb