fair weather
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- noun
- /fɛr ˈwɛðər/
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buen tiempo
- Then we'll see if the fair-weather bike commuters go for day passes.
- a fair weather day
- fair-weather clouds
Examples
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Now, in fair weather, these storm drains were the subterranean lanes of a secret world in which one might encounter exceptionally strange travelers.
Fiction book (1998) -
Through the years of dark and fair weather, you and I.
Academic text (1998) -
It was another nice evening, and I commented on the fair weather.
Fiction book (1997) -
Thankfully, a ridge of high air pressure will govern our region, and that means settled fair weather with light wind most of the time through next Friday.
Blog text (15) -
The picnic was perfect because we enjoyed the sun and beautiful fair weather all day.
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Many families go camping during the summer, taking advantage of the fair weather for outdoor activities.
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The marathon was a success, with runners enjoying the fair weather that made the race more pleasant.
Synonyms
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The light and warmth from the sun that makes a day bright
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Dry, mild, sunny conditions that are pleasant for outdoor activities
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Warm, sunny, and comfortable weather that people enjoy
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Bright weather with a clear sky and no rain
Antonyms
How Pleasant
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'pleasant, not extreme weather' is directly and predictably derived from combining 'fair' (clear, mild) with 'weather' (state of the atmosphere), so a learner who knows both words will infer the MWE meaning. This adjective+noun composition is a common, literal pattern cross-linguistically, making it immediately comprehensible to a B1 learner.
Etymology
Fair weather comes from using fair and weather together, where fair meant 'good' or 'clear' and weather meant the sky and air, so it paints the picture of calm, sunny days. That's why it means 'pleasant' weather that is dry and safe for outdoor plans.