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

Decades ago, the swarms in Florida were so thick, motorists had to pull over to clean off their windshields. —Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2025

The suspect then got up and fired his gun three times, hitting the SUV’s windshield, according to police. —Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2025

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The sheriff's office posted photos to social media showing the patrol vehicle with what appeared to be multiple bullet holes through the windshield. —Alex Sundby may 26, CBS News, 26 May 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