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

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

all-weather

"With the amber warning, it means the all-weather lifeboats are more called upon," McCarthy explained.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

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

“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

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

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

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