windscreen
1 synonym for windscreen, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The large glass panel at the front of a vehicle that shields occupants from wind and weather.
Etymology
Formed from wind and screen.
Full origin of windscreen →Frequently asked questions
What does “windscreen” mean?
The word “windscreen” means the large glass panel at the front of a vehicle that shields occupants from wind and weather. In plain terms, the front window of a car, or a foam cover for a microphone.
How do you pronounce “windscreen”?
“Windscreen” is pronounced WIHN-skreen (/ˈwɪn(d).skɹiːn/ in IPA).
How do you use “windscreen” in a sentence?
Here is “windscreen” used in a sentence: “A stone chip cracked the windscreen on the motorway.”
What part of speech is “windscreen”?
“Windscreen” is a noun.
How many meanings does “windscreen” have?
“Windscreen” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the large glass panel at the front of a vehicle that shields occupants from wind and weather.
Related words
car glass
