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

Also to improve all-round visibility, one other update includes a surprisingly upright A-pillar and rounded glass at both sides of the windshield to allow drivers to see as far around the next upcoming bend as possible, which is a must for any good sports car. —Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025

The windshield and driver’s side window of a white van in the driveway were smashed, which next-door neighbor Jesse Ramirez said happened during the raid. —Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2025

Novoa was placed under arrest and charged with evading responsibility serious physical injury, windshield obstructing view and tampering with physical evidence. —Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 16 June 2025

Some clean windshields in Kingston or engage in lottery scams; others sell provisions in Coronation Market. —Natalie Meade, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1902, 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