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 Protect Pack will come with a windshield, leg shields, and side panels for a little protection from the external environment. —New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2025

Viverette denied assaulting his girlfriend but allegedly admitted to pushing her and breaking her windshield in an earlier incident. —Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 12 Dec. 2025

Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food. —Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 11 Dec. 2025

Frequent travelers can sign up for MacPass and obtain a transponder for their windshield. —Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 11 Dec. 2025

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