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

This example was further customized by the car’s first owner, with a different suspension, six-point harnesses, custom telemetry, power windows, a heated windshield and rear window, chrome trim, and a unique Pfaffenhausen hood badge. —Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 4 Aug. 2025

Pamela Anderson plays Beth Davenport in The Naked Gun Courtesy of Paramount Pictures Advertisement Who needs a windshield? —Barry Levitt, Time, 1 Aug. 2025

Tires, brake pads, windshields and routine maintenance are usually excluded. Doesn’t cover pre-existing problems or damage caused by poor maintenance. —Brian Sloan, CNBC, 31 July 2025

Nice touches include heated and pivoting front seats, a heated windshield, electric folding exterior mirrors, air-conditioning, an electric sliding door and step, a digital rearview mirror and other great stuff. —Josh Max, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1902, 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