windbreaker

noun

wind·​break·​er ˈwin(d)-ˌbrā-kər 

: a jacket made of wind-resistant material

Examples of windbreaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The brand has especially seen strong momentum among younger customers for both its newer products — a leading example being its colorful zip-up windbreaker that went viral this summer — and vintage. — Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026

The Gallaghers, known for their love of windbreakers and Fred Perry polos, dressed smartly for the occasion in all black (though still decidedly unfancy, with Liam layering a T-shirt underneath a blazer and Noel wearing a zip-up jacket). — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

The key to styling your windbreaker like a fashion person is to play with proportions and juxtaposition, like Bieber’s Saint Laurent look. — Jordan Julian, InStyle, 3 Sep. 2026

Worn by Osaka during her first-round singles match on day two of the tournament, the look featured a white windbreaker with a large green bow, a green tutu with white tulle ruffles and a matching green visor. — Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

from Windbreaker, a former trademark

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for windbreaker

• blackacre
• caretaker
• clockmaker
• dressmaker
• filmmaker
• homemaker
• icebreaker
• lawmaker
• matchmaker
• pacemaker
• partaker
• peacemaker

Kids Definition

windbreaker

noun

wind·​break·​er -ˌbrā-kər 

: a jacket made of material that can resist the wind