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.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 June 2026
Permit verification can often be done through the windshield, Beltran explained.
—Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
This will help keep your windshield out of direct sunlight, keeping interior temperatures lower.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 8 June 2026
His vehicle had multiple bullet holes, including one through the windshield, the sheriff's office says.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 7 June 2026
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“Windshield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windshield. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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windshield
noun
wind·shield
ˈwin(d)-ˌshēld
: a clear screen (as of glass) in front of the riders of a vehicle
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