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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

  • (..) it'll be a very long while before you give your next piano recital. Yes? You asked me to keep you informed of Lady Litton's activities. Yes. Well, she's going skiing at . Skiing in this weather? On the glacier. On the glacier? Psst. How long have you been a bellboy? Oh. Too long, monsieur. (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther