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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024weath•er /ˈwɛðɚ/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]- Meteorologythe state or condition of the atmosphere with respect to wind, temperature, moisture, etc.
v. - to (cause to) be exposed to or affected by exposure to the weather: [~ + object]to weather lumber so that it dries out.[no object]The rock weathered through the centuries.
- to come safely through:[~ + object* often: ~ + through]to weather a storm; weathered through a difficult time.
Idioms- Idioms under the weather:
weath•ered, adj. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024weath•er (weᵺ′ər),USA pronunciation n. - Meteorologythe state of the atmosphere with respect to wind, temperature, cloudiness, moisture, pressure, etc.
- Meteorologya strong wind or storm or strong winds and storms collectively:We've had some real weather this spring.
- Meteorologya weathercast:The radio announcer will read the weather right after the commercial.
- Usually, weathers. changes or vicissitudes in one's lot or fortunes:She remained a good friend in all weathers.
- under the weather, [Informal.]
- somewhat indisposed;
ailing;
ill. - suffering from a hangover.
- more or less drunk:Many fatal accidents are caused by drivers who are under the weather.
v.t. - to expose to the weather;
dry, season, or otherwise affect by exposure to the air or atmosphere:to weather lumber before marketing it. - to discolor, disintegrate, or affect injuriously, as by the effects of weather:These crumbling stones have been weathered by the centuries.
- to bear up against and come safely through (a storm, danger, trouble, etc.):to weather a severe illness.
- Nautical(of a ship, mariner, etc.) to pass or sail to the windward of:to weather a cape.
- Architectureto cause to slope, so as to shed water.
v.i. - to undergo change, esp. discoloration or disintegration, as the result of exposure to atmospheric conditions.
- to endure or resist exposure to the weather:a coat that weathers well.
- to go or come safely through a storm, danger, trouble, etc. (usually fol. by through):It was a difficult time for her, but she weathered through beautifully.
- bef. 900; Middle English (noun, nominal), Old English weder; cognate with Dutch weder, German Wetter, Old Norse vethr
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