windbreak
noun
wind·break
ˈwin(d)-ˌbrāk 
: a growth of trees or shrubs serving to break the force of wind
broadly
: a shelter (such as a fence) from the wind
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Hedges also provide a windbreak, dampen sound, offer some shade, and provide habitat for birds.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
In California, state and local government agencies have launched dust-mitigation efforts by installing windbreaks, such as cultivating native plants or reshaping the topography with more ridges.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Mulberries are considered to be tough, wind-resistant trees that can even serve as effective windbreaks.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 8 Apr. 2026
Additional options include wind screens, which can protect both appliances and the people enjoying the outdoor kitchen, and thoughtful landscaping, which can help provide areas of shelter and windbreaks.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
In California, state and local government agencies have launched dust-mitigation efforts by installing windbreaks, such as cultivating native plants or reshaping the topography with more ridges.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Mulberries are considered to be tough, wind-resistant trees that can even serve as effective windbreaks.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 8 Apr. 2026
Additional options include wind screens, which can protect both appliances and the people enjoying the outdoor kitchen, and thoughtful landscaping, which can help provide areas of shelter and windbreaks.
—Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Windbreak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windbreak. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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windbreak
noun
wind·break
-ˌbrāk
: something (as a growth of trees) that serves as a shelter from the wind
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