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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Gusts buffeted the weathered metal scoreboard, above a chain-link outfield fence.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Warmer toned shingles, such as weathered wood or brown, complement homes with natural wood elements and traditional architectural styles like Tudor or English cottages.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Its Nabataean tombs at Hegra—now Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site—and the weathered remains of the Dadanite and Lihyanite kingdoms stand as some of the few reminders of its ancient power.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
Paired with brass hardware, crisp white trim, or weathered shingles, navy is thoughtful and enduring.
—Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 18 Feb. 2026
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Warmer toned shingles, such as weathered wood or brown, complement homes with natural wood elements and traditional architectural styles like Tudor or English cottages.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Its Nabataean tombs at Hegra—now Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site—and the weathered remains of the Dadanite and Lihyanite kingdoms stand as some of the few reminders of its ancient power.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
Paired with brass hardware, crisp white trim, or weathered shingles, navy is thoughtful and enduring.
—Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 18 Feb. 2026
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 7 Mar. 2026.
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