weathered

adjective

weath·​ered ˈwe-t͟hərd 

1

: seasoned by exposure to the weather

2

: altered in color, texture, composition, or form by such exposure or by artificial means producing a similar effect

weathered oak

Examples of weathered in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But Microsoft isn’t the one that’s weathered decades of change. —Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 3 Apr. 2025

The community theater turned a century old this year, having weathered wars, financial woes and more to provide entertainment, education and a creative outlet for a community that has seen its own share of change. —Kathryn Varn, Axios, 3 Apr. 2025

There is a test laboratory where samples of materials and finished bags are put through their paces, and a repair workshop where a weathered brown bag awaited rescue, its flap chewed by a dog. —Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2025

Discover our favorite spaces that combine weathered patinas, nostalgic style, and meaningful mementos with timeless color schemes. —Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for weathered

• unweathered
• feathered
• tethered