weathered

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

Examples of weathered in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The town itself feels like an old Hollywood Western set, with the mountains framing a main street of weathered brick and neon motel signs. —Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026

The setting is glamorous, from the moment visitors step through the lacquered maroon front door, beneath swirling wrought iron and weathered brick. —AFAR Media, 30 Dec. 2025

At just five dollars, and complete with handles, zipper, and a label, there’s now no more excuse for a weathered wreath. —Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2025

Photos of the discovery show the weathered figurine depicting Jesus on the cross, still bearing remnants of gilding and fine detail on its torso. —Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 8 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for weathered

• unweathered
• feathered
• tethered