adjective
- protected against weather conditions, especially cold, by adding insulation, sealing gaps, or making other modifications
Usage: often used in construction and home improvement contexts
Examples
- The weatherized windows helped reduce our heating bills significantly.
- All the homes in the development were properly weatherized before winter.
- The government program helps low-income families get their houses weatherized.
- Our weatherized garage stays much warmer than it used to.
- The contractor weatherized the attic by adding extra insulation.
- Weatherized buildings are more energy efficient year-round.