windbreaker

noun

wind·​break·​er ˈwin(d)-ˌbrā-kər How to pronounce windbreaker (audio)
: a jacket made of wind-resistant material

Examples of windbreaker in a Sentence

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Be prepared with breathable shirts for the sun and windbreaker for the storms. Tina Chen, Mercury News, 25 July 2025 Trooper Charlie Hanger arrests McVeigh after noticing a handgun under McVeigh’s windbreaker. Todd Pendleton, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025 The 27-piece unisex collection can be worn both on and off the course and includes a minidress, pleated pant and windbreaker for women — all new styles for Fabletics. Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 23 July 2025 The hero Typhoon windbreaker was rendered in a linen jersey version for spring, paired with the Platinum version of the same-name membrane boasting water- and wind-proof features. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for windbreaker

Word History

Etymology

from Windbreaker, a former trademark

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of windbreaker was in 1914

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“Windbreaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windbreaker. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.

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windbreaker

noun
wind·​break·​er -ˌbrā-kər How to pronounce windbreaker (audio)
: a jacket made of material that can resist the wind
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