weatherize

verb

weath·​er·​ize ˈwe-t͟hə-ˌrīz 

weatherized; weatherizing

transitive verb

: to make (something, such as a house) better protected against winter weather (as by adding insulation)

weatherization

ˌwet͟h-rə-ˈzā-shən, 

ˌwe-t͟hə- 

noun

Examples of weatherize in a Sentence

We'll weatherize the cabin with insulation.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Nike Air Max 95 Gore-Tex sees the classic sneaker weatherized beyond its namesake waterproof membrane. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

The closure is part of a deal with New York State to consolidate racing at nearby Belmont Park, which has been weatherized to operate in the winter, and redesigned with a higher-end clientele in mind. — Rebecca Egan McCarthy, New Yorker, 21 July 2026

The bipartisan bill also included reforms to rural housing programs, new incentives for banks to support home construction, penalties for local governments that fail to meet housing goals, and grants to help homeowners repair or weatherize their homes. — Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 24 June 2026

Many states, such as Maine, also run programs to weatherize homes and improve home efficiency. — Alexandra Klass, The Conversation, 17 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for weatherize

• advertise
• aggrandize
• alibis
• alkalies
• alkalis
• amortize
• amplifies
• analyse
• analyze
• anywise
• authorize
• butterflies