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

Examples of windbreak in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Perfect for windbreaks, screening, and hedges, this tree also supports an abundance of birds. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 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

For livestock, this would include potable water, sanitary living conditions and access to a windbreak such as a building or tree line. —Paula Wethington, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026

These versatile trees can stand alone as specimen trees or be grouped for windbreaks and screening. —Anne Readel, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for windbreak

• awake
• backache
• beefsteak
• betake
• cheesecake
• cupcake
• daybreak
• earthquake
• eastlake
• forsake
• handshake
• headache

Kids Definition

windbreak

noun

wind·​break -ˌbrāk 

: something (as a growth of trees) that serves as a shelter from the wind