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

Builders would also construct curved walls to serve as windbreaks, which would not only slow gusts but also divert airborne embers during a fire. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Other plants may require heavy mulching or the installation of windbreaks to overwinter outdoors successfully. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026

Beautiful anchorages aside, her sundeck is the place to be for the solar eclipse, with generous sun pads, a sheltered Jacuzzi and glass windbreak creating uninterrupted sightlines. — Dea Jusufi, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

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, 3 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for windbreak

• awake
• backache
• beefsteak
• betake
• cheesecake
• cupcake
• daybreak
• earthquake
• forsake
• gouache
• handshake
• headache

Kids Definition

windbreak

noun

wind·​break -ˌbrāk 

: something (as a growth of trees) that serves as a shelter from the wind