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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Colorful windbreakers were all over the fall 2026 runways, making the case for a tech-y jacket as a surprisingly sophisticated statement piece. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Aug. 2026 Several kinds of clothing, including t-shirts, trousers, sweaters, overcoats, windbreakers, men’s suits and blazers, and accessories, including belts, jewelry, hats, wigs, false beards and eyebrows are included. — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 But as the weather starts to take a dip, windbreakers are positioned to pick up the proverbial sportswear baton while reasserting their position as the ultimate transitional jacket. — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 20 Aug. 2026 Some of the best-selling hiking pants on Amazon are inadvertently bug-proof, thanks to their windbreaker-like material. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 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 2 Sep. 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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