weather
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
How often you will meet it
Rank 1,290 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 14,307 times across 155,370 chapters — 0.007% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation also: weather condition, conditions, atmospheric condition they were hoping for good weatherevery day we have weather conditions and yesterday was no exception
adjective
- towards the side exposed to wind also: upwind
verb
- face and withstand with courage also: endure, brave, brave out She braved the elements
- cause to slope
- sail to the windward of
- change under the action or influence of the weather A weathered old hut
weather in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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But do not mind that altogether, Have some respect to Wind and Weather.
The Olden Time Series, Vol. 6 · Henry M. (Henry Mason) Brooks · Chapter 1
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When the weather cleared up a little, we found ourselves eleven degrees north latitude, upon the coast of Guinea.
The Life and Most Surprising Adventures · Daniel Defoe · Chapter 1
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About four days out from Victoria we plunged into hot weather, and all the male passengers put on white linen clothes.
Following the Equator — Part 1 · Mark Twain · Chapter 1
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Brigs that figs for market gather, Homeward-bound upon the stretch, Encounter oft this uglier weather Yet in end their port they fetch.
John Marr and Other Poems · Herman Melville · Chapter 1
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The days when the weather is fine, I see her going by with her daughter to the Place Royale for a walk.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1