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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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 Clad in matching white windbreakers, the Nationalists eventually regained control of the chamber, clearing the way for Speaker Han Kuo-yu to assume his position. Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024 And Zhang even told Houston Public Media that her color palette was inspired by the iconic windbreakers of the era. Megan Gambino, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024 Over in the Last Chance section, past season styles—base layers, athletic shorts, and windbreakers included—are up to 50% off. Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 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 22 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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