weathered

adjective

weath·​ered ˈwe-t͟hərd How to pronounce weathered (audio)
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

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That’s because on Wednesday (Jan. 15), the Sphere posted a video on its social media pages showing the iconic venue lit up with a video that showed ocean waters receding to show a weathered blue chair nestled on an idyllic island beach, and later, an acoustic guitar and a cowboy hat. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 15 Jan. 2025 Visitors will see a 1902 Studebaker, all manner of mining equipment and other tools and numerous weathered buildings. Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 3 Jan. 2025 The restaurant built a loyal following of customers who spent about $30 million a year before the pandemic on its heaping trays of shrimp, lobster and other seafood shared at spare metal tables on the weathered pier. Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024 The simple yet chic accessory is crafted with pebbled leather, which features a light texture that gives a more natural, weathered look. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for weathered 

Word History

First Known Use

1789, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of weathered was in 1789

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“Weathered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weathered. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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