fair-weather

adjective

fair-weath·​er ˈfer-ˌwe-t͟hər How to pronounce fair-weather (audio)
1
: loyal only during a time of success
a fair-weather friend
2
: suitable for or done during fair weather
a fair-weather sail

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After LeBron James, Chris Bosh and Dwyane Wade joined forces in Miami for the 2010-11 season, Barkley suggested the Heat's fan base mostly consisted of fair-weather fans. — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025 Often, these are fair-weather clouds that form when the Sun warms the ground and the warm air rises. — Ross Lazear, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of fair-weather was in 1653

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“Fair-weather.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fair-weather. Accessed 16 May. 2025.

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