weather

Definition

  • noun: the state of the air and atmosphere at a particular time and place
  • noun: the state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
  • verb: to change in color, condition, etc., because of the effects of the sun, wind, rain, etc., over a long period of time
  • often used figuratively
  • synonyms: ablate, abrade, air

Examples

  • They have had their fair share of 'stormy weather' [=they have had many problems] in their marriage.

  • They are 'fair-weather' friends. [=they are friends when you are successful but not when you fail]

  • They had to 'weather' [='get through'] some difficult times in the early years of their marriage.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Anubis has spoken! Take this girl to the gates! Ow. Anubis, you sound unwell. Well, I have been feeling a little under the weather... but I'm feeling much better now. Thank you. Phew! Huh? Penny, Sherman, quickly. Come on, Penny. (..)
    2014 Mr. Peabody & Sherman