Meaning & use

weather

noun·Everyday

The state of the atmosphere at a particular time and place, including temperature, wind, and rain.

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The weather turned cold and rainy just as the picnic was about to start.

Forecasters expect sunny weather for most of the coming week.

A note on using this word

Weather describes short-term atmospheric conditions, while climate describes long-term patterns over years.

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Another way to use it

2. verb

To come safely through a difficult period or storm.

The small business weathered the recession by cutting costs early.

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