weathered

American  

[weth-erd] / ˈwɛð ərd /

adjective

1. seasoned or otherwise affected by exposure to the weather.

2. (of wood) artificially treated to seem discolored or stained by the action of air, rain, etc.

3. (of rocks) worn, disintegrated, or changed in color or composition by weathering. weathering.

4. Architecture. made sloping or inclined, as a window sill, to prevent the lodgment of water.

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weathered British  

/ ˈwɛðəd /

adjective

1. affected by exposure to the action of the weather

2. (of rocks and rock formations) eroded, decomposed, or otherwise altered by the action of water, wind, frost, heat, etc

3. (of a sill, roof, etc) having a sloped surface so as to allow rainwater to run off

4. (of wood) artificially stained so as to appear weather-beaten

   weathered garden furniture

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Other Word Forms

• unweathered adjective

Etymology

Origin of weathered

First recorded in 1780–90; weather + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Over the past six months, investors have weathered some major swings in the U.S. equity market.

From MarketWatch

“NCIS,” however, has weathered a myriad of cast changes and the audience continues to come back.

From Los Angeles Times

The veteran has weathered many a political storm, including a scandal over his use of party funds to buy expensive suits.

From Barron's

Travel-related companies have weathered investor fears that the war with Iran would sap demand for leisure travel.

From MarketWatch

Yet at 26, she has weathered countless storms — whether facing incessant body-shaming online, or defending her pop music pivot from cynics in the comments.

From Los Angeles Times

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