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weatherize

verb
weath·​er·​ize | \ ˈwe-t͟hə-ˌrīz How to pronounce weatherize (audio) \
weatherized; weatherizing

Definition of weatherize

transitive verb

: to make (something, such as a house) better protected against winter weather (as by adding insulation)
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Other Words from weatherize

weatherization \ ˌwet͟h-​rə-​ˈzā-​shən How to pronounce weatherization (audio) , ˌwe-​t͟hə-​ \ noun

Examples of weatherize in a Sentence

We'll weatherize the cabin with insulation.

Recent Examples on the Web

 Make sure to weatherize your home and cover outdoor faucets. — OregonLive.com, "Portland metro Friday weather: Strong winds continue near the gorge; frosty morning for everyone else," 8 Dec. 2017 Some consumers have benefited from incentives that pay for subsidized housing or help people buy zero-emission vehicles and weatherize their homes. — Jonathan J. Cooper, The Seattle Times, "Q&A: California looks to keep landmark climate policy alive," 12 July 2017

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First Known Use of weatherize

1943, in the meaning defined above

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weatherize

verb
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English Language Learners Definition of weatherize

US : to make (a building, such as a house) better protected against winter weather

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