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

Whenever possible, park in the shade, use a windshield sunshade, or cover the dashboard to reduce heat buildup. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 20 July 2026

The officer involved fired at least four shots through the windshield. — Hanna Rosin, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

The witness filming the action decides to walk over to the Mercedes and reveals that the SUV has a smashed windshield. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026

Someone then hopped out of the BMW and slashed the police car’s tires, then jumped up and down on its hood, damaging the vehicle’s windshield before getting back into the BMW and fleeing the scene. — Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 18 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