windbreak

noun

wind·​break ˈwin(d)-ˌbrāk How to pronounce windbreak (audio)
Synonyms of windbreaknext
: a growth of trees or shrubs serving to break the force of wind
broadly : a shelter (such as a fence) from the wind

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The cemetery was divided in two by a windbreak of giant elms. — Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026 Mulch, water deeply and infrequently, and use shade cloth or windbreaks during extreme heat. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026 Mulberries are considered to be tough, wind-resistant trees that can even serve as effective windbreaks. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 8 Apr. 2026 Consider planting a more tolerant windbreak crop along the periphery of your garden. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for windbreak

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First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of windbreak was in 1835

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“Windbreak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windbreak. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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windbreak

noun
wind·​break -ˌbrāk How to pronounce windbreak (audio)
: something (as a growth of trees) that serves as a shelter from the wind

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