mudguard

noun

mud·​guard ˈməd-ˌgärd 

1

a

: fender sense d

b

: splash guard

2

: a strip of material applied to a shoe upper just above the sole for protection against dampness or as an ornament

Examples of mudguard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Although in-hand images of the pair aren’t yet available, the White/Multi-Color style is expected to feature a white ribbed leather upper that’s offset by green on the Air Jordan 12’s faux reptile mudguard, midsole and its rubber outsole. —Riley Jones, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2025

There's substantial use of titanium and carbon fiber components in places like the exhaust end cap, air intakes, seat tailpiece, mudguards, and tank covers. —New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2025

The front and rear mudguards have done a great job at keeping me and the bike frame clean after months of use. —Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2025

The first release of the Air Jordan 1 featured a fiery red mudguard, heel and tip, paired with a short white quarter panel and completed with a classic black Nike swoosh. —Tiana Randall, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for mudguard

• asgard
• backyard
• barnyard
• blackguard
• bombard
• brickyard
• canard
• churchyard
• coastguard
• courtyard
• debarred
• diehard