windbreaker

noun

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

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A far cry from the crinkly, loud, plasticky windbreakers of yesteryear, Mountain Hardwear’s Kor AirShell is deliciously quiet. Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 27 Nov. 2024 During summer cruises, a lighter jacket might suffice, but a windbreaker or waterproof layer is always a good idea. David Nikel, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024 There were modest knee-length dresses with loose windbreakers and tube(ish) tops tied around torsos like sweaters. Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 1 Oct. 2024 Seal wore a black windbreaker with black pants and a white shirt. Chiara Kim, People.com, 1 Nov. 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 20 Dec. 2024.

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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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