windproof

adjective

wind·​proof ˈwin(d)-ˈprüf How to pronounce windproof (audio)
: impervious to wind
a windproof jacket

Examples of windproof in a Sentence

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The windproof and thermal wool blend fabric is the perfect shell to protect you on the many chilly days in Paris, as the whipping wind adds an unexpected cool factor while strolling around town. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025 Purposefully roomy to accommodate base and mid layers, the windproof, waterproof fabric seals warmth in and keeps the elements out. Kristen Geil, Outside, 8 Dec. 2025 There are sleek leather jackets, warm wool layers, and windproof puffers. Elena Odulak, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2025 Its relaxed fit leaves room for sweaters and sweatshirts, and its water- and windproof fabric keeps snow out. Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for windproof

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1614, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of windproof was circa 1614

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“Windproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windproof. Accessed 25 Dec. 2025.

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