all-weather
Americanadjective
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designed to operate or be usable in any type of weather.
an all-weather coat; an all-weather shelter.
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capable of resisting damage from exposure to any climatic conditions; weatherproof.
an all-weather paint.
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in or including all types of weather.
years of all-weather experience in the Arctic.
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of all-weather
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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“Gold’s appeal as an all-weather hedge relative to fixed income should continue to attract material investor demand into 2026, and possibly beyond,” the trade group said Thursday in its quarterly report.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 29, 2026
Two all-weather turf fields probably will be the last to be finished with all the construction equipment being left in the areas for now.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2025
India also sees Russia as its "all-weather" ally.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2025
Do you think the FIA's overly-conservative approach is hampering F1 drivers truly demonstrating their all-weather driving abilities?
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2025
Our all-weather coats hung on their six pegs; possibly they were meant for all weather but this.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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