windbreaker

noun

wind·​break·​er ˈwin(d)-ˌbrā-kər How to pronounce windbreaker (audio)
: a jacket made of wind-resistant material

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Saint Laurent gave the fashion nod of approval by dressing Hailey Bieber in a butter-yellow iteration paired with an orange nylon windbreaker for its spring-summer 2026 catwalk show. — Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 12 Aug. 2026 Hosk wore the bag two ways on Instagram, once with a mini skirt, a windbreaker, and loafers, and again with jeans, cowboy boots, and an oversized green coat. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026 Colorblocked windbreakers became an It-Girl staple last fall when Hailey Bieber, Zoë Kravitz, and Charli XCX all wore the practical-yet-cool layer—and, yes, the trend is still going strong. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 30 July 2026 The South African singer-songwriter embraced the no-pants look for the outing and paired her heels with a neon green windbreaker featuring the Yankees emblem in one corner. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for windbreaker

Word History

Etymology

from Windbreaker, a former trademark

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of windbreaker was in 1900

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windbreaker

noun
wind·​break·​er -ˌbrā-kər How to pronounce windbreaker (audio)
: a jacket made of material that can resist the wind
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