weatherboard

noun

weath·​er·​board ˈwe-t͟hər-ˌbȯrd How to pronounce weatherboard (audio)
1
: clapboard, siding
2
: the weather side of a ship
weatherboarded adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Photos by Nicole England via Yatzer A sophisticated palette of striking colors imbue this 19th century Victorian weatherboard house in the Camberwell suburb of Melbourne, Australia. —Lauren Ro, Curbed, 29 Mar. 2018

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1540, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of weatherboard was circa 1540

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“Weatherboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weatherboard. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

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