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
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012noun
"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Etymology
Origin of all-weather
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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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
Canoga Park is set to get a new grass field, new scoreboard and new all-weather track next year.
From Los Angeles Times
But it has refused to do so, largely because Russia is an "all-weather" ally and giving into pressure doesn't suit Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strongman image.
From BBC
India also sees Russia as its "all-weather" ally.
From BBC
The stadium has new bleachers, press box, concession stands, scoreboard, all-weather track and grass field.
From Los Angeles Times
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