: impervious to wind
a windproof jacket

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Each detail turns elegance into performance, making for garments that can be waterproof, weatherproof and windproof, yet refined enough for the table and formal setting. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2026 The windproof design is another selling point, especially for those breezy afternoons spent walking around a new city. — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2026 Arc’teryx said the Sperro SV jacket was developed with Gore-Tex testing expertise and is made to meet Gore-Tex’s durable waterproof, windproof and breathable performance standards. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026 This cover comes with a storage bag and multiple windproof belts to prevent your cover from going anywhere it isn’t supposed to. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for windproof

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1614, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of windproof was circa 1614

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“Windproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windproof. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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