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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And swap the basic black crewneck sweater for a trendier funnel-neck jacket or windbreaker. — Michel Mejía, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2026 Martin Höfeler, founder and CEO of Armedangels, said the creation of the windbreaker started with a simple question. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 The team instead designed a windbreaker with Tencel Lyocell, a wood-pulp fiber, as the main fabric, tightly woven and treated with a PFAs-free water-repellent finish. — Matthew Huff, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 For the first time, Re/Icons is also expanding beyond outerwear, building a larger collection of complementary pieces including windbreakers, T-shirts, pants, skirts, and accessories. — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for windbreaker

Word History

Etymology

from Windbreaker, a former trademark

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

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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 27 Oct. 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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