noun
windbreaker
WIHNDB-ray-kuh
Windbreaker (noun) means a lightweight jacket designed to block wind and light rain. Example: “He zipped up his windbreaker as the evening turned chilly.”
noun
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A lightweight jacket designed to block wind and light rain.
"He zipped up his windbreaker as the evening turned chilly."
How to use windbreaker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA light, wind-resistant jacket, often worn for running or hiking.
UK vs US
Windbreaker is the common American term; British English often says "windcheater" instead.
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Word forms
- Plural
- windbreakers
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He zipped up his _____ as the evening turned chilly.
Etymology
Originally a trademarked brand name for this type of jacket, from wind + breaker.
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What does “windbreaker” mean?
The word “windbreaker” means a lightweight jacket designed to block wind and light rain. In plain terms, a light, wind-resistant jacket, often worn for running or hiking.
How do you pronounce “windbreaker”?
“Windbreaker” is pronounced WIHNDB-ray-kuh (/ˈwɪndbɹeɪkə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “windbreaker” in a sentence?
Here is “windbreaker” used in a sentence: “He zipped up his windbreaker as the evening turned chilly.”
What part of speech is “windbreaker”?
“Windbreaker” is a noun.
