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Definition of weathervane

weathervane

/ˈwɛðɚˌveɪn/
weath · er · vane
Plural:weathervanes
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• noun

1

An instrument, typically mounted on an elevated structure such as a roof or spire, used to indicate the direction of the wind.

Example

"The antique brass rooster weathervane spun rapidly atop the barn as the storm approached."

2

A person or organization that frequently changes their opinions, policies, or loyalties to suit current trends or external pressures.

Example

"The senator was widely criticized as a political weathervane, constantly shifting his stance to align with the latest polling data."

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• Nearby Words

wear
weasel
weatherfish
weathervane
weaver
web
webster

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound of 'weather' (from Old English 'weder') and 'vane' (from Old English 'fana', meaning 'flag' or 'banner', originally referring to the cloth flags used to show wind direction).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Weathervane. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/weathervane
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