weathered

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adjective

weath·​ered ˈwe-t͟hərd 

1

: seasoned by exposure to the weather

2

: altered in color, texture, composition, or form by such exposure or by artificial means producing a similar effect

weathered oak

weathered

2 of 2

past tense and past participle of weather entry 2

Examples of weathered in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Carpenter bees are pollinators that can cause structural damage by boring into untreated or weathered wood on a home's exterior. — Dan Simms, USA Today, 21 May 2026

Located in a region that receives more than 59 inches of rainfall annually, the site is particularly vulnerable to erosion, especially along the crater’s loose, weathered rim. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1789, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for weathered

• unweathered
• feathered
• tethered