Weather means the outside air and what happens in it, like rain or sun. People talk about weather to know if it is hot, cold, windy, or rainy.
The weather is sunny today.
I like cold weather in winter.
Weather also means how the outside feels and what happens to make an event better or worse. People use it to decide what to do outside.
We changed the picnic because of bad weather.
Good weather helped us play outside.
To weather means to change or get damaged by sun, rain, or wind. Objects outside can become old or broken because of the weather.
The wood has weathered after many years outside.
Stone walls weather over time by rain.
To weather can also mean to stay safe and strong during hard times. It talks about handling problems without giving up.
She weathered the storm of criticism well.
The company weathered the financial crisis.
Weather can mean the layer on rocks or soil that changes when sun, rain, or wind affect them. Scientists study this to understand earth changes.
The rock's weather shows signs of erosion.
Weather on the mountain changes the soil color.
Weather can mean the news or prediction about what the weather will be like later. People listen to weather forecasts to plan their day.
I watched the weather on TV today.
The weather says it will rain tomorrow.
To weather can also mean to change the look of something outside in a good way over time. It often means natural changes that give character.
The paint has weathered nicely on the boat.
Wood can weather to a soft gray color.
