Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

all-weather

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.86 in modern English

Syllables: al-l-weath-er
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

4

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Not affected by climatic conditions; capable of normal operation regardless of precipitation, wind, sun, etc.

adj

Always there when needed, reliable, dependable, loyal, faithful.

Example Sentences

"an all-weather tire"
"She is popular with passengers as an all-weather vessel, but rather the reverse with yachtsmen as she has at times proved somewhat unwieldy, and certainly takes up a good deal of space in the narrow channels."
"For China the Aksai Chin serves as a necessary communications link; an all-weather road system goes through there."
"It could be argued that many of the counties struggling to run an all-weather service are the same ones already suffering from under-investment, crumbling infrastructure, congestion, and poor reliability."
"an all-weather friend"

Phrases

all-weather tyre in all weathers come hell or high water come rain or shine no matter what through thick and thin

Frequently Paired Words

in all weathers come hell or high water come rain or shine no matter what through thick and thin fair-weather

Questions

What does all-weather mean?: Not affected by climatic conditions; capable of normal operation regardless of precipitation, wind, sun, etc.

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