weather

weath-er · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time regarding temperature, cloudiness, dryness, sunshine, wind, and rain.

  2. 2.

    Atmospheric conditions in general; the climate.

  3. 3.

    To come safely through a storm or difficult period.

  4. 4.

    To wear away or change the appearance of something by long exposure to the atmosphere.

  5. 5.

    (Nautical) To sail to the windward of something.

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Etymology

From Old English "weder" meaning "air, sky, weather," from Proto-Germanic "wedram" meaning "wind, weather," from Proto-Indo-European "we-" meaning "to blow." Related to German "Wetter" and Dutch "weer."