noun / verb / adjective
weather
WETH-er/ˈweðər/
The atmospheric conditions at a particular place and time.
The weather is windy and rainy, with a patch of sunshine.
Etymology
Old English weder covered air and sky as well as breezes and storms. The modern noun gathers such atmospheric conditions under one general term.
In context
it is cold today it's like in the 30s again today after being in the 70s last week welcome to wisconsin weather's all over the place this time of year
More examples
- We check the weather before heading out for a hike.
- Rain and sun slowly weather the wooden fence.
- Waves splash against the weather side of the boat.
Forms
weather · weathers · weathered · weathering
weatherproof adjective — Able to withstand rain and wind.
Similar words
- conditions
- Describes surrounding circumstances generally, not just the state of the atmosphere.
- climate
- Describes typical atmospheric patterns over years, not current conditions.