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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Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2026
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.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 Apr. 2026
My vision is through the windshield.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2026
An aerial view from the station’s helicopter showed several bullet holes in the vehicle’s windshield.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Windshield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windshield. Accessed 15 Apr. 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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