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
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Along the trails, visitors can see weathered rock hoodoos, natural springs, Native rock art, and historical ruins of ranches and other structures.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
The exterior still echoes its former life as a BB&T bank with a two-lane drive-thru overhang, teller window and a weathered deposit box.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025
The general store remained a fixture, its weathered wooden exterior a reminder of the town’s place in Montana’s past.
—Colin Burke, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
Their weathered finish and nautical aesthetic make these naturally suited for a private deck or a backyard by the sea.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 Apr. 2025
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2025
The exterior still echoes its former life as a BB&T bank with a two-lane drive-thru overhang, teller window and a weathered deposit box.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 17 Apr. 2025
The general store remained a fixture, its weathered wooden exterior a reminder of the town’s place in Montana’s past.
—Colin Burke, Travel + Leisure, 13 Apr. 2025
Their weathered finish and nautical aesthetic make these naturally suited for a private deck or a backyard by the sea.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for weathered
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“Weathered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weathered. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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