windbreaker

noun

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

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Up top, the sundeck is equipped with a sliding-door windbreaker, which means it can be enjoyed even if the weather isn’t playing ball. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2026 The social media promotion, which was shared by both Copeland and the Marty Supreme Instagram account, included a photo of Copeland wearing a Marty Supreme windbreaker and a photo of her dancing ballet as a child. Mariel Turner, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026 Along with other celebrities such as Tom Brady and Kid Cudi, the ballerina was photographed wearing a navy windbreaker emblazoned with the film's title. Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026 To Spain, Martha had worn a windbreaker and wrapped her blond hair in a green chiffon scarf. Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for windbreaker

Word History

Etymology

from Windbreaker, a former trademark

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of windbreaker was in 1900

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“Windbreaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windbreaker. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.

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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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