weather
weath-er · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
The state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time regarding temperature, cloudiness, dryness, sunshine, wind, and rain.
- 2.
Atmospheric conditions in general; the climate.
- 3.
To come safely through a storm or difficult period.
- 4.
To wear away or change the appearance of something by long exposure to the atmosphere.
- 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."