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English

warm-weather

|warm-weath-er|

B1

🇺🇸

/wɔrm ˈwɛðər/

🇬🇧

/wɔːm ˈwɛðə/

suitable for warm climates

Etymology
Etymology Information

'warm-weather' is a compound word formed from 'warm' and 'weather'. 'Warm' originates from Old English 'wearm', meaning 'having a moderate degree of heat'. 'Weather' comes from Old English 'weder', meaning 'air, sky, breeze'.

Historical Evolution

'Warm' and 'weather' have been used in English since the Old English period, and their combination into 'warm-weather' reflects a natural evolution of language to describe climate conditions.

Meaning Changes

The term 'warm-weather' has consistently referred to conditions or characteristics associated with warmer climates or seasons.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

suitable for or characteristic of warm climates or seasons.

She prefers warm-weather vacations.

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Last updated: 2025/03/13 17:56