windbreaker

noun

wind·​break·​er ˈwin(d)-ˌbrā-kər How to pronounce windbreaker (audio)
: a jacket made of wind-resistant material

Examples of windbreaker in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

from Windbreaker, a former trademark

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of windbreaker was in 1914

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“Windbreaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windbreaker. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

windbreaker

noun
wind·​break·​er -ˌbrā-kər How to pronounce windbreaker (audio)
: a jacket made of material that can resist the wind
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