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

However, their aggressive roots eventually invalidated them for this purpose, although they are still used for windbreaks or privacy screens. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025

Instead, position them on the lee side of a windbreak (the side away from the prevailing wind direction) to dress up the plants serving as a windbreak. 3. —Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2025

Given these options, there is a juniper for just about any landscape application, including groundcovers, specimens, foundation plantings, windbreaks, and screen. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 July 2025

Try to include a variety of plants in your windbreak. —Pamela Noensie, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1846, 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