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weather-wise

American  
[weth-er-wahyz] / ˈwɛð ərˌwaɪz /

adjective

  1. skillful in predicting weather.

  2. skillful in predicting reactions, opinions, etc..

    weather-wise political experts.


weather-wise British  

adjective

  1. skilful or experienced in predicting weather conditions

  2. skilful or experienced in predicting trends in public opinion, reactions, etc

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of weather-wise

First recorded in 1350–1400, weather-wise is from the late Middle English word wederwise. See weather, wise 1

Example Sentences

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Canceled ports aside, we absolutely lucked out on the cruise, weather-wise.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 19, 2025

The same could also be said of the thousands of empty red seats that shone out of the gloom on a day, weather-wise, equally as abysmal as the performance of the home side.

From BBC Dec. 9, 2023

Flight frequency is another potential hazard; if something goes wrong weather-wise or mechanically, it may take a while before a low-cost carrier can get you on your way.

From New York Times Apr. 20, 2022

What’s on tap this week weather-wise in Seattle and the Puget Sound region?

From Seattle Times Mar. 8, 2022

Even the most weather-wise among the men standing at the windows, looking out upon the street, had to admit that they did not know what to make of it.

From The Red Rat's Daughter by Boothby, Guy

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