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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This waterproof windbreaker from Avoogue fits the bill, and is designed with a hood and an adjustable hem to keep out wind and rain. Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2026 Buccio selected a pair of Beyond Yoga pants and styled them with a cami and a sporty funnel neck windbreaker. Claire Peltier, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026 On Fox News, Essayli, sporting a blue FBI windbreaker, hyped the arrest of Orellana, a quiet, wiry man with a long mane of coal-black hair. A.c. Thompson, ProPublica, 14 Apr. 2026 How to style a windbreaker jacket with everything this spring. Ana Serrano, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for windbreaker

Word History

Etymology

from Windbreaker, a former trademark

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of windbreaker was in 1900

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“Windbreaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windbreaker. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.

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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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