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

See Examples For:

all-weather

“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

Now I could see she was returning to herself, looking like an all-weather queen out there, like nothing could touch her.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd