weathered

adjective

weath·​ered ˈwe-t͟hərd How to pronounce weathered (audio)
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 Aaron Young’s weathered tire swing dangling from a 24-karat gold chain; Rich Aybar’s cocooning, low-slung rubber chair; and Mr. Liz Hopkins’ otherworldly fiberglass and resin lamp, for example, elevate the utilitarian through memory and wonder. Alia Akkam, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2024 On a cloudy day, walk the charming streets in town, among steepled churches and buildings with weathered shingles. Alex Erdekian, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 July 2024 Streetlights cast a glow just bright enough to illuminate the weathered water vessels while leaving the bayou beyond dark and mysterious. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 July 2024 The hues can span from weathered grays and browns to deep, rustic tones. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for weathered 

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Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of weathered was in 1789

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“Weathered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weathered. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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