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
see also:
weathered; weathering
ˈwet͟h-riŋ,
ˈwe-t͟hə-
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
Examples of weather in a Sentence
Noun
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.
Verb
The wood on the porch has weathered over the years.
They weathered a terrible storm while at sea.
He has weathered the criticism well.
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Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2026
Space Launch Delta 45’s weather squadron forecasts a 70% chance for good conditions, which climbs to 90% in the event of a 24-hour delay.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 27 Apr. 2026
Russia has weathered wartime economic pain while its security services keep protests in check.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
According to Stephen Clark, this was SpaceX's first non-weather, non-range terminal countdown abort since NROL-108 in December 2020.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 22 July 2022
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Noun
Weather Watches and Warnings Live, real-time data from the National Weather Service showing official weather watches, warnings, and advisories.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Apr. 2026
Space Launch Delta 45’s weather squadron forecasts a 70% chance for good conditions, which climbs to 90% in the event of a 24-hour delay.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
Even center Deandre Ayton, who led the Lakers with 19 points and 10 rebounds in a 25-minute double-double, couldn’t weather a full-game effort.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 27 Apr. 2026
Russia has weathered wartime economic pain while its security services keep protests in check.
—Nathan Hodge, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
New construction and renovations include new artificial turf football fields, nine-lane multi-weather tracks, locker rooms, weight rooms, press boxes, concession stands, ticket booths, lights, landscaping, paving and restrooms.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
According to Stephen Clark, this was SpaceX's first non-weather, non-range terminal countdown abort since NROL-108 in December 2020.
—Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 22 July 2022
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“Weather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weather. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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weather
1 of 3 noun
weath·er
ˈwet͟h-ər
1
: the state of the atmosphere in regard to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
2
: disagreeable atmospheric conditions
stormy weather
weather
2 of 3 verb
weathered; weathering
ˈwet͟h-(ə-)riŋ
1
: to change by exposure to the weather
shingles weathered to a silvery gray
2
: to bear up against and come safely through
weather a storm
weather
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