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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As Thompson reached the entrance of the Hilton, a masked person in a black hooded windbreaker and gray Peak Design backpack crossed the street and came up behind him. Lorena O'Neil, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2025 Fueled by textile research and development, the Italian brand — whose roots in a love of the sea are now expanding more broadly to the outdoorsy lifestyle — introduced a new version of its Typhoon windbreaker in a silk trucker jacket style with a cashmere lining. Martino Carrera, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025 Always one to break away from conventional norms, Miuccia Prada showcased festive cocktail dresses with colorful windbreakers, including a silver sequin spring dress with a bright yellow jacket. Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025 Fellows wore an Immigration and Customs Enforcement windbreaker and a black balaclava. Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 25 Jan. 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 25 Mar. 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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