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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Spring and fall evenings can be chilly, so bring a windbreaker or sweater. — Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026 White bandana, beat-up sneakers, black windbreaker pants. — Meghan O'Brien, NBC news, 7 June 2026 The suspenders, the windbreakers, everything about it. — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026 Irwin, meanwhile, is a windbreaker dad, a guy who putters around the yard doing what needs to be done, earnest about supporting his family but also a little clueless about the larger world. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 16 May 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 7 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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