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Definition of windburn

windburn

/ˈwɪndˌbɜːrn/
wind · burn
Plural:windburns
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Adjective:windburned
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Past Simple:windburned
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Past Participle:windburned
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Present Participle:windburning
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windburn Lexical Profile

windburn Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

Redness, soreness, and chapping of the skin caused by prolonged exposure to cold or dry wind, often accompanied by ultraviolet radiation.

Example

"The skiers applied a thick layer of moisturizer to protect their faces from windburn on the high slopes."

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• verb

1

To cause redness, soreness, or chapping of the skin (or plant tissue) through prolonged exposure to wind.

Example

"The freezing gale along the ridge can quickly windburn any exposed skin if you do not wear a face mask."

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• Nearby Words

windborne
windbreak
windbreaker
windburn
windburnt
windcheater
windchill

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