[ˈwɛðə], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time as regards heat, cloudiness, dryness, sunshine, wind, rain, etc.
(e.g: if the weather's good we can go for a walk)


Phrases:
- in all weathers
- keep a weather eye on
- make heavy weather of
- the end of the golden weather
- under the weather

Origin:
Old English weder, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch weer and German Wetter, probably also to the noun wind

[ˈwɛðə], (Verb)

Definitions:
- wear away or change the appearance or texture of (something) by long exposure to the atmosphere
(e.g: his skin was weathered almost black by his long outdoor life)

- (of a ship) come safely through (a storm)
(e.g: the sturdy boat had weathered the storm well)

- make (boards or tiles) overlap downwards to keep out rain

- allow (a hawk) to spend a period perched in the open air
(e.g: I would advise to weather her in her hood)


Phrases:
- in all weathers
- keep a weather eye on
- make heavy weather of
- the end of the golden weather
- under the weather

Origin:
Old English weder, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch weer and German Wetter, probably also to the noun wind