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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The windbreakers are on with zippers up to the chin. Brody Miller, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025 The rapper’s monochromatic look consisted of a baggy black windbreaker, sweatpants and a pair of Asics Gel Kayano 20s. Hannah Malach, WWD, 6 Feb. 2025 Consuelos suited up in Kelce's Kansas City Chiefs uniform, while Ripa nailed Swift's game-day style with a red-and-white windbreaker, denim cutoffs and a backstage pass. Diana Pearl, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 Debuting their first collaboration hinged on K-Way’s signature Le Vrai Claude packable windbreaker, the two brands are offering the jacket in genderless iterations flanked by a dogwear version, Le Vrai Horatio jacket. Martino Carrera, WWD, 5 Feb. 2025 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 21 Feb. 2025.

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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