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weather

weather

1.0
The state of the air and sky at a place and time, like sun or rain
  • noun
  • /ˈwɛðər/
translation icon : tiempo
  • I like to live in England, but sometimes the weather isn't that great.
  • bad weather
  • cold weather
  • weather conditions

We have seen every kind of weather as I filmed this.

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Examples

  • Are you going out in this weather?

  • Right now, air is clean, weather is good, everything is nice.

  • Another thing, like Tony was saying, the weather is not good right now.

  • Hope the weather holds up.

  • Tell me how the warm weather is affecting you.

  • The weather's terrible up here.

  • Janice says, "This hot weather is bound to turn cool this time of year."

    Fiction book (1990)
  • Turning to the weather, another Kentucky fall here in Louisville.

  • The weather was bad, but when isn't the weather bad on the Bering Sea?

    Academic text (2011)
  • The weather can change quickly in the mountains, so be prepared for anything.

Synonyms

atmosphere
vsweather
78 3.4

The weather and air conditions in a place at a time

is narrower, focusing on short term conditions not long term patterns
weather condition
vsweather
24 1.9

The state of the air at a place and time, like temperature, wind, clouds, or rain

is the everyday phrase used to refer to those same elements
3 3.4

The weather at a place and time, including temperature, wind, and rain or snow

is the more common everyday term
conditions
vsweather
1 2.0

The weather at a particular time, like temperature, wind, or rain

is the standard term used for that same state
1 5.2

The air and weather at a certain time

is the ordinary term rather than a technical scientific label
atmospheric state
vsweather
5.8

The condition of the air in a place at a time shown by the weather

is the common word for those air conditions

Idioms

21 5.3

Feeling slightly ill and not your usual self

11 5.2

To survive a difficult time by dealing with problems

Asking what the weather is like in a place

6.0

Complain angrily about bad weather that causes problems

Very wet, rainy weather that ducks like

Changing often in ways you cannot predict

A joking phrase for weather so rainy that only ducks enjoy it

Have a strong influence on a group's mood or decisions

heavy weather
  • Informal
8.3

Make a task seem harder than it is

Very wet weather that only ducks like

Very rainy weather that ducks enjoy

Compounds

46 1.0

Weather that makes being outside unpleasant, often with rain or strong wind

A United States government agency that gives weather forecasts and warnings

25 1.0

A period when the air is much colder than usual

The state of the air at a place and time, like temperature, wind, clouds, or rain

A short report that says what the weather will be like

weather station
  • Specialized
11 2.7

A place with instruments and people who measure and record the weather

10 1.0

Dry, mild, sunny conditions that are pleasant for outdoor activities

9 1.0

Warm, sunny, and comfortable weather that people enjoy

5 2.5

A map showing temperature, rain, and air pressure in a region at one time

weather satellite
  • Specialized
4 3.5

A satellite made by people that takes pictures and information about the Earth's weather

3 3.7

Suitable for use in any weather, like rain or snow

A person who says what the weather will be

weather forecasting
  • Specialized
3 3.4

Predicting what the weather will be like later in a place

Having a rough, worn look after being outdoors in sun or wind

A shift in the weather that brings different temperatures, rain, or wind

2 5.6

A person who helps only when things are good and leaves during problems

1 1.3

Nice dry conditions good for outdoor activities

Bright weather with a clear sky and no rain

An official office that collects and predicts weather

weather deck
  • Specialized
1 6.4

Top outside part of a ship open to rain and wind that protects the area below

weather stripping
  • Specialized
1 3.5

A thin piece of material placed around doors and windows to stop cold air, water or dust from entering

1 3.7

A rod on a roof that turns to show wind direction

fair-weather fan
  • Informal
1 7.4

A person who supports a team only when it is winning

Clothing that keeps you dry and warm in rain or storms

weather radar
  • Specialized
1 3.2

A device that finds clouds and rain to help weather forecasts

1 7.5

A careful watch for danger or change

A report that says what the weather will be like for a place and time

weather sheet
  • Jargon
1 9.9

A rope or chain used to control the angle of a sail to the wind

A jacket that keeps you dry and warm in wind or rain

A loyal person who helps you in good and bad times

Cold, wet weather that feels unpleasant outside

9.1

Unpleasant wet and cold weather that makes you feel miserable

A time with little or no sunshine

Very strong winds and heavy rain that make conditions dangerous

weather chart
  • Specialized
3.4

A map that shows weather in a place at one time, like wind and temperature

weather ship
  • Archaic
7.4

A ship at sea that collects and sends weather information

A part of a ship or building that faces the wind

4.3

A thin strip on doors or windows that stops cold air and water entering

How Severe

superstorm
29 5.5
bad weather
46 1.0
weather
1.0
nice weather
9 1.0

Surface Forms

weather singular
weathers plural

Etymology

Weather comes from the Old English word weder, which meant 'air', 'sky' or 'storm' and is like German Wetter, so think of the sky and wind. So weather now means the condition of the air—temperature, wind, clouds, and rain—at a place and time.