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

But as the weather starts to take a dip, windbreakers are positioned to pick up the proverbial sportswear baton while reasserting their position as the ultimate transitional jacket. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2026

Pieces in the collection range from $98 to $218 and include polos, a skort and a lightweight windbreaker, with performance features such as four-way stretch, moisture management and weather-resistant fabrics. — Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Some of the best-selling hiking pants on Amazon are inadvertently bug-proof, thanks to their windbreaker-like material. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2026

Hosk wore the bag two ways on Instagram, once with a mini skirt, a windbreaker, and loafers, and again with jeans, cowboy boots, and an oversized green coat. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 11 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