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Definition of windbreaker

windbreaker

/ˈwɪndˌbreɪ.kɚ/
wind · break · er
Plural:windbreakers
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• noun

1

North American A lightweight outer jacket made of wind-resistant synthetic fabric, typically featuring elastic cuffs, a waistband, and often a hood, worn for protection against chilly wind and light rain.

Example

"She packed a nylon windbreaker in her backpack in case the weather turned breezy along the coast."

Synonyms
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• Nearby Words

windblown
windborne
windbreak
windbreaker
windburn
windburnt
windcheater

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century as a compound of 'wind' and 'breaker', originally registered as a trademark in 1918 by the John Rissman & Son clothing company of Chicago before passing into general American English usage.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Windbreaker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/windbreaker
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