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

Women's Mountain Classic Anorak $59 $45 at L.L. Bean Part windbreaker, part rain jacket, the Mountain Classic Anorak is a multipurpose layer that should accompany you on hikes from spring through fall. —Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2025

Think: rainproof windbreakers, flared leggings, and—my favorite—the travel-friendly Align dress that’s outfitted with biker shorts underneath. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025

One shopper took it on a beach hike and was able to fit a pop-up beach shelter, three water bottles, bug spray, snacks, a shirt, a windbreaker, and more. —Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 19 Mar. 2025

While varsity jackets, windbreakers, and anoraks all fit the bill, a retro track jacket is the move. —Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 14 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

from Windbreaker, a former trademark

First Known Use

1914, 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