windshield
windshield Lexical Profile
windshield Game Scores & Validity
• noun
North American A glass screen at the front of a motor vehicle that protects the occupants from wind and weather.
"A rock flew up from the highway and cracked the windshield of her car."
A protective covering, often made of foam or fur, placed over a microphone to reduce wind noise during recording.
"The reporter used a thick foam windshield on her microphone during the outdoor broadcast."
Word Nuance & Usage
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.
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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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