windproof

adjective

wind·​proof ˈwin(d)-ˈprüf How to pronounce windproof (audio)
: impervious to wind
a windproof jacket

Examples of windproof in a Sentence

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Another couple lived in the yurt and praised its windproof materials. Rylee Johnston, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025 These overalls are 100% waterproof and windproof and lined for freezing weather conditions. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025 This includes base and mid layers made from a cotton and polyester blend and include fleece jackets and vests, puffer jackets and vests, and a three-layer windproof shell. Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024 The coating provides water- and windproof qualities, in addition to enhancing the products’ durability. Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for windproof

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of windproof was in 1616

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“Windproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windproof. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.

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