windbreaker

noun

wind·​break·​er ˈwin(d)-ˌbrā-kər 

: a jacket made of wind-resistant material

Examples of windbreaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The South African singer-songwriter embraced the no-pants look for the outing and paired her heels with a neon green windbreaker featuring the Yankees emblem in one corner. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

In the photo, Kate leaned against a rock while sporting a black hooded windbreaker and baseball cap, no frills outside of her sapphire and diamond wedding and engagement ring by way of Princess Diana. — Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 29 June 2026

Sweeney and Braun showcased their team spirit in Knicks gear, with the actress layering a graphic T-shirt underneath a blue-and-orange windbreaker. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 24 June 2026

Tree often performed as his alter ego, Turbo, a clumsy, scooter-loving daredevil known for his signature bowl cut haircut, oversized JNCO jeans, and vibrant windbreaker jackets. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

from Windbreaker, a former trademark

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for windbreaker

• blackacre
• caretaker
• clockmaker
• dressmaker
• filmmaker
• homemaker
• icebreaker
• lawmaker
• matchmaker
• pacemaker
• partaker
• peacemaker

Kids Definition

windbreaker

noun

wind·​break·​er -ˌbrā-kər 

: a jacket made of material that can resist the wind