windproof

adjective

wind·​proof ˈwin(d)-ˈprüf How to pronounce windproof (audio)
: impervious to wind
a windproof jacket

Examples of windproof in a Sentence

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My final layer is a water- and windproof shell. Kaelyn Lynch, Outside, 23 Jan. 2026 These under-$20 ski gloves are waterproof, windproof, and suited for temperatures as low as -22 degrees Fahrenheit, thanks to their thermal fleece interior, durable TPU exterior, and adjustable wrist buckle that can be tightened to lock in heat. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 21 Jan. 2026 Its water-repellent and windproof fabric holds up to extreme weather, from rainstorms to blizzards. Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 16 Jan. 2026 Both nylon and polyester are tear-resistant as well as windproof and waterproof. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2026.

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