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Definition of windshield
windshield
/ˈwɪndˌʃiːld/
wind · shield
Plural:windshields
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A2
Grade
3
Tier
2
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1
North American A glass screen at the front of a motor vehicle that protects the occupants from wind and weather.
Example
"A rock flew up from the highway and cracked the windshield of her car."
2
A protective covering, often made of foam or fur, placed over a microphone to reduce wind noise during recording.
Example
"The reporter used a thick foam windshield on her microphone during the outdoor broadcast."
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In North American English, 'windshield' refers to the front window of a vehicle, whereas in British and Commonwealth English, the term 'windscreen' is almost exclusively used.
Word Origin & Etymology
A compound of 'wind' and 'shield', originating in the early 20th century to describe the glass protection installed on early automobiles to shield occupants from the wind.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Windshield. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/windshield