windbreaker

noun

wind·​break·​er ˈwin(d)-ˌbrā-kər How to pronounce windbreaker (audio)
: a jacket made of wind-resistant material

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Instead of donning a perfectly intact hairdo, Kravitz opted for the undone aesthetic; her hair was halfway trapped under the collar of her windbreaker. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 3 Oct. 2025 Charli xcx wore a windbreaker and frilly shorts to the Saint Laurent show. Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025 Beyond its packable form factor and excellent value, this windbreaker’s pockets set it apart. Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025 She was last seen wearing long pants and a windbreaker, and was believed to be carrying a dark backpack, officials said at the time. Megan Forrester, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for windbreaker

Word History

Etymology

from Windbreaker, a former trademark

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of windbreaker was in 1914

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“Windbreaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windbreaker. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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windbreaker

noun
wind·​break·​er -ˌbrā-kər How to pronounce windbreaker (audio)
: a jacket made of material that can resist the wind
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