windproof

adjective

wind·​proof ˈwin(d)-ˈprüf How to pronounce windproof (audio)
: impervious to wind
a windproof jacket

Examples of windproof in a Sentence

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LcFun Electric Windproof Lighter Fire is the most important piece of staying warm and safe at your campsite during the winter, but if you're not equipped to make it from scratch, this windproof lighter will always be a reliable substitute. Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025 Start with a moisture-wicking base layer to keep sweat off your skin, add an insulating layer like a fleece or thermal jersey, and finish with a windproof or waterproof shell. Chris Haslam, Wired News, 14 Dec. 2025 Purposefully roomy to accommodate base and mid layers, the windproof, waterproof fabric seals warmth in and keeps the elements out. Kristen Geil, Outside, 8 Dec. 2025 There are sleek leather jackets, warm wool layers, and windproof puffers. Elena Odulak, Glamour, 2 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for windproof

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1614, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of windproof was circa 1614

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“Windproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windproof. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.

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