# weathered

/ˈwɛðɝd/ (US) · /wˈɛðəd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/weathered
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

changed or worn by long exposure to the air, sun, and rain. It often describes things that look old but strong, like wood or a person's skin.

For teachers: showing the effects of long-term exposure to atmospheric conditions such as wind, rain, or sunlight. Often carries a connotation of durability or ruggedness.

## Examples

- The old house has weathered wooden walls.
- The fisherman's weathered face told the story of forty years spent working on the open sea.
- The architect selected weathered stone for the facade to ensure the new library would blend seamlessly with the historic structures surrounding the town square.

## Usage notes

- Typically used as a participial adjective; can appear both before a noun or after a linking verb like 'look' or 'become'.

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