weather strip
- noun
- /ˈwɛðər strɪp/
- US
:
burlete
- The window's weather strip was old and needed replacement before winter.
Examples
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We installed a weather strip on the front door to keep out the draft.
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I need to buy a new weather strip for the front door.
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A good weather strip helps reduce heating bills in cold climates.
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The weather strips are essential for energy efficiency.
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To keep the house warm in winter, we installed a new weather strip along the bottom of the front door.
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The old weather strip on the window was brittle and needed replacement to stop drafts from getting in.
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After installing the weather strip, I noticed a significant decrease in the cold air entering my living room.
Synonyms
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3.5
A thin piece of material placed around doors and windows to stop cold air, water or dust from entering
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A narrow strip of material fitted around doors or windows to stop air, water, and dust coming in
A narrow strip along a door or window edge to keep cold air and water out
How Weatherproof
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a narrow strip attached to doors/windows to seal against weather' is directly derivable from combining 'weather' (the atmospheric conditions to be kept out) with 'strip' (a long narrow piece of material). This is a productive noun–noun compound expressing purpose/association, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Weather strip is a very literal name: it is a narrow strip placed around doors and windows to 'keep out' the weather like wind, rain, and cold. That's why it means a thin piece of material used to close gaps and stop drafts and water.