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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Mandy was given medical assistance after being transferred to the all-weather lifeboat.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 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
Samson Fatu, 6 feet 5 and 305 pounds, is using the all-weather turf as his “Sleep Number bed.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2025
Eagle Rock next season is switching to all-weather, so coach Andy Moran might have a final home game in the mud against Dorsey.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 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
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