Definitions for fair-weather
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
fair′-weath`er(adj.)
used in or intended for fair weather only.
weakening or failing in time of trouble:
His fair-weather friends left him when he lost his job.
Origin of fair-weather:
1730–40
Fair•weath•erˈfɛərˌwɛð ər(n.)
Mount, a mountain in SE Alaska. 15,292 ft. (4660 m).
Category: Geography (places)
Wiktionary
fair-weather(Adjective)
Suitable for use only during fair weather
fair-weather(Adjective)
Dependable only in the absence of trouble.
Webster Dictionary
Fair-weather(adj)
made or done in pleasant weather, or in circumstances involving but little exposure or sacrifice; as, a fair-weather voyage
Fair-weather(adj)
appearing only when times or circumstances are prosperous; as, a fair-weather friend
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