weatherize

American

[weth-uh-rahyz] / ˈwɛð əˌraɪz /

especially British, weatherise

verb (used with object)

weatherized, weatherizing

to make (a house or other building) secure against cold or stormy weather, as by adding insulation, siding, and storm windows.

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

weatherization

noun

Etymology

Origin of weatherize

First recorded in 1940–45; weather + -ize

Example Sentences

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That includes mandating that natural gas well operators and power plants weatherize their equipment.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

"You’ll get paid to fight climate change, learning how to install those solar panels, fight wildfires, rebuild wetlands, weatherize homes and so much more."

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2024

Significant changes included mandates for plants to weatherize for the cold.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 8, 2023

The money is meant to reduce climate-warming emissions by helping Americans ditch gas-powered cars, electrify appliances and weatherize homes.

From Washington Times • Jan. 5, 2023

Mark, who is 58 and declined to give his last name, said he had spent several days trying to weatherize his camp for the storm.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2023

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