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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Parkas and zippered windbreaker styles stood out for their elevated utilitarian appeal, to be layered over nylon Tactel workwear suits or corduroy ensembles featuring an overshirt. Luisa Zargani, WWD, 21 Jan. 2025 The trend continued in Paris, where at The Row a black windbreaker contrasted a simple pair of white slacks, and at Miu Miu, colorful track jackets were featured in a number of our favorite looks. Christina Holevas, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025 Other high-fashion windbreakers came from Zimmermann, whose version featured a high-low hemline, and Rabanne, whose cropped style came in a striped pattern with silver foil detailing. Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 8 Oct. 2024 The man screamed as Nelson kept hitting him and his blood was seen on the sleeves of Nelson's windbreaker, a nearby seat and on the plane's wall and window, according to the affidavit. Alex Sundby, CBS News, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for windbreaker 

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 30 Jan. 2025.

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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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