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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Another secondary school in Derbyshire, Alvaston Moor Academy, is now ditching blazers and ties in favour of a black all-weather jacket and polo shirt from September.
From BBC ● Feb. 21, 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
The Carney government says it is eyeing the development of all-weather, dual-use infrastructure projects in Canada's north that can be used for both economic and security reasons, devoting C$1bn over four years to the endeavour.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2025
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
It’s the soccer players and the track teams that show all-weather grit.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
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