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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In the photo, Kate leaned against a rock while sporting a black hooded windbreaker and baseball cap, no frills outside of her sapphire and diamond wedding and engagement ring by way of Princess Diana. Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 29 June 2026 Sweeney and Braun showcased their team spirit in Knicks gear, with the actress layering a graphic T-shirt underneath a blue-and-orange windbreaker. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 24 June 2026 Tree often performed as his alter ego, Turbo, a clumsy, scooter-loving daredevil known for his signature bowl cut haircut, oversized JNCO jeans, and vibrant windbreaker jackets. Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026 White bandana, beat-up sneakers, black windbreaker pants. Meghan O'Brien, NBC news, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for windbreaker

Word History

Etymology

from Windbreaker, a former trademark

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of windbreaker was in 1900

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“Windbreaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windbreaker. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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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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