weatherize

verb

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

transitive verb

: to make (something, such as a house) better protected against winter weather (as by adding insulation)
weatherization
ˌwet͟h-rə-ˈzā-shən, 
ˌwe-t͟hə- How to pronounce weatherize (audio)
noun

Examples of weatherize in a Sentence

We'll weatherize the cabin with insulation.
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Many states, such as Maine, also run programs to weatherize homes and improve home efficiency. — Alexandra Klass, The Conversation, 17 June 2026 Install tight-fitting, insulating drapes or shades on windows that feel drafty after weatherizing. — Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 29 Oct. 2025 Our power plants and substations are weatherized and equipment is insulated and inspected. — Alex Driggars, Austin American Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026 On energy, Texas should continue leading in wind and solar while modernizing and weatherizing the grid through battery storage and stronger transmission. — Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for weatherize

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of weatherize was in 1943

Rhymes for weatherize

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“Weatherize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weatherize. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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