windshield

noun

wind·​shield ˈwin(d)-ˌshēld 

: a transparent screen (as of glass) that protects the occupants of a vehicle

especially : one in front of the occupants

Examples of windshield in a Sentence

The car had a damaged windshield.

Recent Examples on the Web

The settlers then began to jump on the vehicle behind CNN’s — carrying another group of journalists — and smashed the windshield of that vehicle. — Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 11 July 2026

Scans of the windshield shape were sent to a specialist supplier in order to recreate the unique profile of the M6GT’s bespoke design. — New Atlas, 11 July 2026

Rain drummed against the bus windshield on the drive to Michigan. — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 11 July 2026

He was charged with assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, and injury to property (the windshield of a 1969 Ford Mustang), the sheriff’s office said. — Mark Price july 10, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1905, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing windshield

• windshield wiper

Rhymes for windshield

• afield
• airfield
• annealed
• appealed
• brownfield
• coalfield
• concealed
• congealed
• cornfield
• downfield
• goldfield
• hayfield

Kids Definition

windshield

noun

wind·​shield ˈwin(d)-ˌshēld 

: a clear screen (as of glass) in front of the riders of a vehicle