weathered

[weth-erd]

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.

weathered

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• unweathered adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of weathered¹

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

Example Sentences

"Earth dirt, if you look at it microscopically, has been weathered off. It's more or less in a round shape; but on the Moon the lunar dirt soil is all jagged," Mr Sallaberger said.

From BBC

That spending spree — along with new big-name studio hires — has ignited hope and enthusiasm among Hollywood’s creatives, who have weathered the industry’s recent downturns, consolidation and Paramount’s own stingy ways.

From Los Angeles Times

He weathered protests in the wake of last year's contested election and has retained his grip on power.

From BBC

The City Council approved that designation on Wednesday, singling out the 1960 motel and its weathered neon sign as prime examples from the glory days of roadside architecture.

From Los Angeles Times

The governing LDP may be the weary incumbent but it is still a big beast that has weathered many political storms.

From BBC

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