Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense weathers, present participle weathering, past tense, past participle weathered
1. uncountable noun
The weather is the condition of the atmosphere in one area at a particular time, for example if it is raining, hot, or windy.
The weather was bad.
I like cold weather.
Fishing is possible in virtually any weather.
...the weather conditions.
See in all weathers
2. verb
If something such as wood or rock weathers or is weathered, it changes colour or shape as a result of the wind, sun, rain, or cold.
Unpainted wooden furniture weathers to a grey colour. [VERB]
This rock has been weathered and eroded. [beVERB-ed]
[Also VERB noun]
weatheredadjective
The facade of the building was a little weathered.
The man had a worn, weathered face.
Synonyms: weather-beaten, worn, crumbling, eroded More Synonyms of weather
3. verb
If you weather a difficult time or a difficult situation, you survive it and are able to continue normally after it has passed or ended.
The company has weathered the recession. [VERB noun]
The government has weathered its worst political crisis. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: withstand, stand, suffer, survive More Synonyms of weather
4. to weather the storm
5.
See keep a weather eye on sb/sth
6.
See to make heavy weather of something
7.
See under the weather
More Synonyms of weather
weather in British English
(ˈwɛðə)
noun
1.
a.
the day-to-day meteorological conditions, esp temperature, cloudiness, and rainfall, affecting a specific place
Compare climate (sense 1)
b. (modifier)
relating to the forecasting of weather
a weather ship
2.
a prevailing state or condition
3. make heavy weather
4. under the weather
adjective
5. (prenominal)
on or at the side or part towards the wind; windward
the weather anchor
Compare lee (sense 4)
verb
6.
to expose or be exposed to the action of the weather
7.
to undergo or cause to undergo changes, such as discoloration, due to the action of the weather
8. (intransitive)
to withstand the action of the weather
9. (whenintr, foll by through)
to endure (a crisis, danger, etc)
10. (transitive)
to slope (a surface, such as a roof, sill, etc) so as to throw rainwater clear
11. (transitive)
to sail to the windward of
to weather a point
Derived forms
weatherer (ˈweatherer)
noun
Word origin
Old English weder; related to Old Saxon wedar, Old High German wetar, Old Norse vethr
weather in American English
(ˈwɛðər)
noun
1.
the general condition of the atmosphere at a particular time and place, with regardto the temperature, moisture, cloudiness, etc.
2.
disagreeable or harmful atmospheric conditions; storm, rain, etc.
protected against the weather
verb transitive
3.
to expose to the action of weather or atmosphere, as for airing, drying or seasoning
4.
to wear away, discolor, disintegrate, or otherwise change for the worse by exposure to the atmosphere
5.
to pass through safely or survive
to weather a storm
6.
to slope (masonry, cornices, sills, etc.) so as to allow water to run off
7. Nautical
to pass to the windward of (a cape, reef, etc.)
verb intransitive
8.
to become discolored, disintegrated, etc. by exposure to the weather or atmosphere
9.
to endure such exposure in a specified manner
canvas that weathers well
adjective
10.
designating or of the side of a ship, etc. toward the wind; windward
11.
exposed to the elements
weather deck
Idioms:
make heavy weather of
under the weather
weather through
Word origin
ME weder < OE, akin to ON vethr, Ger wetter < IE base *we-, *awe-, to blow > wind2, OSlav vedro, fair weather
More idioms containing
weather
weather the storm
keep a weather eye on something or someone
make heavy weather of something
under the weather
COBUILD Collocations
weather
adverse weather
autumn weather
balmy weather
blame the weather
chilly weather
control the weather
extreme weather
foul weather
freak weather
freezing weather
harsh weather
miserable weather
predict the weather
spring weather
stormy weather
summer weather
sunny weather
unsettled weather
windy weather
winter weather
wintry weather
Examples of 'weather' in a sentence
weather
The shipment was postponed only because of bad weather.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
This week the best chance of dry and bright weather will continue to be over western areas.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Cold weather and the resulting health problems are a real issue.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
The harder it is to present an elegant silhouette in clothes and to remain comfortable in warm weather.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But some people may not be able to adapt to the extra strain hot weather puts on their bodies.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Weather like this made me happy.
The Sun (2017)
Some of the guests sent messages to friends and family saying that they could not leave the hotel due to the weather.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
According to weather projections, good wind from the southeast will have them flying to the finish.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
THE shops may be full of the joys of spring but the weather is still grey, cold and wet.
The Sun (2017)
This would allow agencies to lower the limit in bad weather or heavy traffic.
The Sun (2012)
We have tall structures which have been constructed and certified for one weather period.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Inevitably the bad weather has affected results.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
When is somebody going to do something about this terrible cold weather?
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
We weathered the financial crisis extremely well and increased profits last year.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The floor surface may prove hazardous due to adverse weather conditions.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
They are most sceptical when the weather is hot.
The Sun (2013)
Cold air and wet weather appear to set it off.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The chamber mimicked the pressure changes in oceans caused by the weather.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Rain and gloomy weather are thought more likely to increase blood pressure because of stress.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Southern areas can expect drier and warmer weather.
The Sun (2012)
Weather balloons are a vital part of weather forecasting.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Which films to use in your photography will depend on prevailing weather conditions.
Croft, James Corporate Cloak and Dagger (1994)
The miserably wet and cool weather feels more like autumn than the height of the summer.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The weather was clear and there was no lightning.
The Sun (2015)
Then the weather of his face changed.
Travers, P L What the Bee Knows - reflections on myth, symbol and story (1989)
It had apparently put out its emergency call because of bad weather.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Wet weather continues to play havoc with the sport.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Two additional reports suggested that companies were well placed to weather the cuts.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The good weather prompted a surge in sales of clothes and shoes as families bought lighter summer items.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
The company blamed the weather while pointing out that a hot spell last year had boosted demand for flea collars.
The Sun (2015)
The weather is grey and grim: so are we.
Admiral Sandy Woodward, With Patrick Robinson ONE HUNDRED DAYS (2003)
In areas where weather control has been instituted, he will still be able to see the stars at night.
David Boyle AUTHENTICITY: Brands, Fakes, Spin and the Lust for Real Life (2003)
Quotations
Summer has set in with its usual severitySamuel Taylor Coleridge
weather: the climate of an hourAmbrose BierceThe Devil's Dictionary
Red sky at night, shepherd's delight; red sky in the morning, shepherd's warning
In other languages
weather
British English: weather /ˈwɛðə/ NOUN
The weather is the condition of the atmosphere in an area at a particular time, for example, if it is raining, hot, or windy.
The weather was bad.
American English: weather
Arabic: طَقْس
Brazilian Portuguese: tempo clima
Chinese: 天气
Croatian: vrijeme
Czech: počasí
Danish: vejr
Dutch: weer
European Spanish: tiempo clima
Finnish: sää
French: temps climat
German: Wetter
Greek: καιρός μετεωρολογία
Italian: tempo
Japanese: 天気
Korean: 날씨
Norwegian: vær
Polish: pogoda
European Portuguese: tempo clima
Romanian: vreme
Russian: погода
Latin American Spanish: tiempo clima
Swedish: väder
Thai: อากาศ
Turkish: hava meteoroloji
Ukrainian: погода
Vietnamese: thời tiết
British English: weather VERB
If something such as wood or rock weathers or is weathered, it changes colour or shape as a result of the wind, sun, rain, or cold.
Unpainted wooden furniture weathers to a grey colour.
American English: weather
Brazilian Portuguese: desgastar pela ação do tempo
Chinese: 风化
European Spanish: desgastarse
French: prendre
German: verwittern
Italian: modificarsi per effetto delle intemperie
Japanese: 色あせる
Korean: 색 등이 자연작용에 의해 변화다
European Portuguese: desgastar pela ação do tempo
Latin American Spanish: desgastarse
All related terms of 'weather'
all-weather
All-weather sports take place on an artificial surface instead of on grass .
weather eye
the vision of a person trained to observe changes in the weather
weather gaw
a partial rainbow
weather map
a synoptic chart showing weather conditions, compiled from simultaneous observations taken at various weather stations
balmy weather
The weather is the condition of the atmosphere in one area at a particular time, for example if it is raining , hot, or windy .
fair-weather
You use fair-weather to refer to someone who offers help to someone, or who takes part in a particular activity, only when it is easy or pleasant for them to do so.
foul weather
The weather is the condition of the atmosphere in one area at a particular time, for example if it is raining , hot, or windy .
freak weather
The weather is the condition of the atmosphere in one area at a particular time, for example if it is raining , hot, or windy .
harsh weather
The weather is the condition of the atmosphere in one area at a particular time, for example if it is raining , hot , or windy .
sunny weather
The weather is the condition of the atmosphere in one area at a particular time, for example if it is raining , hot, or windy .
weather bomb
a rapid drop in pressure at the centre of a storm system, causing it to become greatly intensified
weather-bound
(of a vessel , aircraft , etc) delayed by bad weather
weather check
if you get a weather check you find out what the weather is like
weather girl
a young woman who presents weather forecasts
weather house
a model house with two human figures, one that comes out to foretell bad weather and the other to foretell good weather
weather radar
radar designed or suitable for use in detecting clouds and precipitation
weather ship
a ship formerly used to collect meteorological information
weather strip
a thin strip of compressible material, such as spring metal, felt , etc, that is fitted between the frame of a door or window and the opening part to exclude wind and rain
weather vane
A weather vane is a metal object on the roof of a building which turns round as the wind blows . It is used to show the direction of the wind.
weather-wise
skilful or experienced in predicting weather conditions
windy weather
The weather is the condition of the atmosphere in one area at a particular time, for example if it is raining , hot , or windy .
adverse weather
The weather is the condition of the atmosphere in one area at a particular time, for example if it is raining, hot, or windy .
autumn weather
The weather is the condition of the atmosphere in one area at a particular time, for example if it is raining , hot, or windy .
chilly weather
The weather is the condition of the atmosphere in one area at a particular time, for example if it is raining , hot, or windy .
extreme weather
The weather is the condition of the atmosphere in one area at a particular time, for example if it is raining , hot , or windy .
spring weather
The weather is the condition of the atmosphere in one area at a particular time, for example if it is raining , hot, or windy .
stormy weather
The weather is the condition of the atmosphere in one area at a particular time, for example if it is raining, hot , or windy .
summer weather
The weather is the condition of the atmosphere in one area at a particular time, for example if it is raining , hot, or windy .
weather balloon
a balloon used to gather meteorological data
weather-beaten
If your face or skin is weather-beaten , it is rough with deep lines because you have spent a lot of time outside in bad weather.
Weather Bureau
→ National Weather Service
weather report
a report on the weather and a forecast of what is to come
weather station
A weather station is a place where facts about the weather are recorded and studied.
weather through
to pass or go safely through a storm , peril , difficulty , etc.
weather window
a limited interval when weather conditions can be expected to be suitable for a particular project, such as laying offshore pipelines , reaching a high mountain summit , launching a satellite , etc
winter weather
The weather is the condition of the atmosphere in one area at a particular time, for example if it is raining , hot, or windy .
wintry weather
The weather is the condition of the atmosphere in one area at a particular time, for example if it is raining , hot, or windy .
freezing weather
The weather is the condition of the atmosphere in one area at a particular time, for example if it is raining , hot, or windy .
miserable weather
The weather is the condition of the atmosphere in one area at a particular time, for example if it is raining, hot, or windy .
September weather
weather characteristic of the month of September , esp in being unpredictable as summer is ending and autumn is beginning
unsettled weather
The weather is the condition of the atmosphere in one area at a particular time, for example if it is raining , hot , or windy .
weather forecast
A weather forecast is a statement saying what the weather will be like the next day or for the next few days.
weather forecaster
A weather forecaster is a person whose job is to study weather conditions and make reports predicting what the weather will be like for the next few days.
weather patterns
A pattern is the repeated or regular way in which something happens or is done.
weather phenomenon
A phenomenon is something that is observed to happen or exist.
weather satellite
a satellite which transmits meteorological information
all-weather court
a tennis court suitable to be used in all kinds of weather
all-weather pitch
A pitch is an area of ground that is marked out and used for playing a game such as football, cricket , or hockey .
blame the weather
The weather is the condition of the atmosphere in one area at a particular time, for example if it is raining , hot, or windy .
make heavy weather
to roll and pitch in heavy seas
Chinese translation of 'weather'
weather
(ˈwɛðəʳ)
n(u)
天气(氣) (tiānqì)
vt
[crisis]经(經)受住 (jīngshòu zhù)
[wood, rock]使经(經)风(風)历(歷)雨 (shǐ jīng fēng lì yǔ)
vi
褪色 (tuìsè)
what's the weather like?天气(氣)怎么(麼)样(樣)？ (tiānqì zěnmeyàng?)
under the weather不舒服 (bù shūfu)
to weather the storm经(經)受住风(風)暴的袭(襲)击(擊) (jīngshòu zhù fēngbào de xíjī)