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

Normandy, however, stands solemn—its rugged cliffs etched with poignant history, where poppies grow near weathered bunkers and the tide laps quietly at Omaha Beach. —Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025

Fans have suggested that orange and green together could represent copper oxidization, such as what happened with the Statue of Liberty, which went from a gleaming copper color to a weathered green. —Hannah Parry anna Commander sonam Sheth, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025

The same effect can be achieved with ceramic tiles by choosing those with a weathered appearance. —Monika Biegler Eyers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2025

The weathered finish on the wood and the curved design on the base add to the charm of the piece, which the brand describes as French country flair. —Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 3 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for weathered

• unweathered
• feathered
• tethered