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

Aimé Leon Dore Gore-Tex® Windbreaker Jacket Aimé Leon Dore called in the big guns to make its windbreaker—mainly, wind and water-proof Gore-Tex® fabric. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026

Her first $90 windbreaker reportedly sold out within minutes back in 2023. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

The chocolatey hue and slight sheen on this windbreaker makes this a delectable fall treat, sartorially speaking, of course. — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 16 Sep. 2026

The Gallaghers, known for their love of windbreakers and Fred Perry polos, dressed smartly for the occasion in all black (though still decidedly unfancy, with Liam layering a T-shirt underneath a blazer and Noel wearing a zip-up jacket). — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

from Windbreaker, a former trademark

First Known Use

1900, 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