weather stripping
AmericanEtymology
Origin of weather stripping
An Americanism dating back to 1940–45
Example Sentences
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This is often a decidedly low-tech operation involving spray-foam insulation to seal cracks, and weather stripping around windows and doors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
You should also repair rips in your screens, replace weather stripping and check around electrical conduits to ensure your home is as tightly sealed as possible.
From Seattle Times ● May 4, 2023
Drafty windows and doors that make your home cold in the winter can also make it hotter in the summer, so seal them with weather stripping, caulk or spray foam.
From New York Times ● Jul. 22, 2022
Also check the weather stripping; this can be damaged over time by the sun, pets, insects, etc., and should be replaced every few years, depending on wear.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 16, 2022
“What? Jay, she broke up with me” When I got outside, Nicole was talking with Mr. Sager as he lined a window with weather stripping.
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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