weather strip
noun
: a strip of material to cover the joint of a door or window and the sill, casing, or threshold so as to exclude rain, snow, and cold air
called also weather stripping
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This self-adhesive weather stripping is easy to stick on and replace as needed.
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Christopher Murray
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Check for holes in screens and gaps in weather stripping around doors and windows.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Sealing cracks and gaps in your house, add weather stripping around doors and windows, and repair or replace any torn window screens.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
Install or repair window and door screens, and use weather stripping to seal gaps around the frames.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
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Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Check for holes in screens and gaps in weather stripping around doors and windows.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025
Sealing cracks and gaps in your house, add weather stripping around doors and windows, and repair or replace any torn window screens.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2025
Install or repair window and door screens, and use weather stripping to seal gaps around the frames.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Aug. 2025
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“Weather strip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weather%20strip. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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