all-weather

American  

[awl-weth-er] / ˈɔlˌwɛð ər /

adjective

1. designed to operate or be usable in any type of weather.

   an all-weather coat; an all-weather shelter.

2. capable of resisting damage from exposure to any climatic conditions; weatherproof.

   an all-weather paint.

3. in or including all types of weather.

   years of all-weather experience in the Arctic.

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all-weather British  

adjective

1. denoting a track, course, or pitch for athletic events or horse racing, made from material which is suitable for use in all weather conditions

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noun

1. Also: allweather.  an all-weather track or pitch

Etymology

Origin of all-weather

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

In the case of the walkway, it is one of many owned and maintained by private developers to "facilitate all-weather, safe and convenient connectivity", authorities told the BBC.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

A secondary school in Derby recently announced it will ditch its traditional uniform of a shirt, blazer and tie - in favour of a black all-weather jacket and polo shirt containing the school crest.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

“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

Among the tidbits: 130 charging stations in underground parking lot; 117 toilets; 11 locker rooms; two gyms, two all-weather playing fields; 52-meter pool.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2025

My sisters and I left home wearing six pairs of underdrawers, two half-slips and camisoles; several dresses one on top of the other, with pedal pushers underneath; and outside of everything an all-weather coat.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver