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noun B2 Upper-Intermediate Uncommon

windshield

wihn-SHEELD

Windshield (noun) means the large glass panel at the front of a vehicle that shields occupants from wind and weather. Example: “Bugs splattered across the windshield on the long drive.”

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The large glass panel at the front of a vehicle that shields occupants from wind and weather.
"Bugs splattered across the windshield on the long drive."

How to use windshield

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe front window of a car; the American English equivalent of British "windscreen".

UK vs US

Windshield is the standard American term; British English uses windscreen.

Easily confused with

Word forms

windshielded past tense, windshields plural, windshields singular

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Frequently asked questions

What does “windshield” mean?

The word “windshield” 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; the American English equivalent of British "windscreen".

How do you pronounce “windshield”?

“Windshield” is pronounced wihn-SHEELD (/wɪnˈʃiːld/ in IPA).

How do you use “windshield” in a sentence?

Here is “windshield” used in a sentence: “Bugs splattered across the windshield on the long drive.”

What is another word for “windshield”?

Words with a similar meaning to “windshield” include windscreen.

What part of speech is “windshield”?

“Windshield” is a noun.

Is “windshield” a common word?

“Windshield” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

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