fair–weather

adjective

: loyal or helpful only during times of success and happiness

Full Definition of FAIR-WEATHER

: loyal only during a time of success <a fair–weather friend>

: suitable for or done during fair weather <a fair–weather sail>

See fair–weather defined for English-language learners

1736

Next Word in the Dictionary: fair whitePrevious Word in the Dictionary: fairwayAll Words Near: fair-weather

What made you want to look up fair-weather? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Put-downs with flair

How to use a word that (literally) drives some people nuts.

Test your vocab with our fun, fast game

Ailurophobia, and 9 other unusual fears