all-weather

American  

[awl-weth-er] / ˈɔlˌwɛð ər /

adjective

1. designed to operate or be usable in any type of weather.

   an all-weather coat; an all-weather shelter.

2. capable of resisting damage from exposure to any climatic conditions; weatherproof.

   an all-weather paint.

3. in or including all types of weather.

   years of all-weather experience in the Arctic.

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all-weather British  

adjective

1. denoting a track, course, or pitch for athletic events or horse racing, made from material which is suitable for use in all weather conditions

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noun

1. Also: allweather.  an all-weather track or pitch

Etymology

Origin of all-weather

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

A secondary school in Derby recently announced it will ditch its traditional uniform of a shirt, blazer and tie - in favour of a black all-weather jacket and polo shirt containing the school crest.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

“Gold’s appeal as an all-weather hedge relative to fixed income should continue to attract material investor demand into 2026, and possibly beyond,” the trade group said Thursday in its quarterly report.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Samson Fatu, 6 feet 5 and 305 pounds, is using the all-weather turf as his “Sleep Number bed.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025

Canoga Park is set to get a new grass field, new scoreboard and new all-weather track next year.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2025

Our all-weather coats hung on their six pegs; possibly they were meant for all weather but this.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver