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

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, 14 Jan. 2026

Shortly after ramming police vehicles, the suspect, whose identity has not been released publicly, began shooting at officers through the windshield of his car, Weekly said. —Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 13 Jan. 2026

The windshield and windows of the truck appeared to be shattered, and shards of glass were seen on the street below the vehicle. —Laurie Perez, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026

Herrington has a 2009 Honda Pilot with two hundred and forty-nine thousand miles on it, a crack running across the windshield, and shredded armrests. —Paige Williams, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 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