weather strip

¹

noun

1. a narrow strip of metal, wood, rubber, or the like placed between a door or window sash and its frame to exclude rain, wind, etc.

weather-strip

²

[ weth-er-strip ]

verb (used with object)

, weath·er-stripped, weath·er-strip·ping.

1. to apply weather stripping to (something).

weather strip

noun

1. a thin strip of compressible material, such as spring metal, felt, etc, that is fitted between the frame of a door or window and the opening part to exclude wind and rain Also calledweatherstripping

Word History and Origins

Origin of weather strip¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50

Origin of weather strip²

An Americanism dating back to 1890–95

Example Sentences

If air is leaking under a door, consider using a felt weather strip that attaches to the bottom of the door with small nails, screws or adhesive tape.

From Seattle Times

Central Maine Power said it is encouraging customers to weather strip windows and open drapes to let in heat from the sun and allow sunlight to reduce reliance on electricity during the cold spell.

From Seattle Times

The utility said it is encouraging customers to weather strip windows and open drapes to let in heat from the sun and allow sunlight to reduce reliance on electricity during the cold spell.

From Seattle Times

The solution is to install weather strips around the edges of your external doors.

From US News

All it takes is a bit of caulk, a weather strip or two, some basic tools and an afternoon.

From US News