Windbreaker: meaning, definitions and examples
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windbreaker
[ หwษชndหbreษชkษr ]
clothing
A windbreaker is a thin outer jacket designed to resist wind chill and light rain. It is typically made of lightweight, water-resistant material such as nylon or polyester.
Synonyms
anorak, shell jacket, windcheater
Examples of usage
- It's a bit chilly outside, so I think I'll wear my windbreaker.
- The windbreaker kept me dry during the light drizzle.
sports
In sports, a windbreaker refers to a lightweight jacket worn by athletes to protect them from the wind while allowing for freedom of movement.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The track team wore matching windbreakers with their team logo.
- He put on his windbreaker before heading out for a run.
Translations
Translations of the word "windbreaker" in other languages:
๐ต๐น corta-vento
๐ฎ๐ณ เคตเคฟเคเคกเคฌเฅเคฐเฅเคเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช Windjacke
๐ฎ๐ฉ jaket angin
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒััััะฒะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ wiatrรณwka
๐ฏ๐ต ใฆใฃใณใใใฌใผใซใผ
๐ซ๐ท coupe-vent
๐ช๐ธ cortaviento
๐น๐ท rรผzgarlฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋๋ธ๋ ์ด์ปค
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุนุทู ูุงู ู ู ุงูุฑูุงุญ
๐จ๐ฟ vฤtrovka
๐ธ๐ฐ vetrovka
๐จ๐ณ ้ฃ่กฃ
๐ธ๐ฎ vetrovka
๐ฎ๐ธ vindjakki
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะตะปะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แฅแแ แแจแฎแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kรผlษk qoruyucu
๐ฒ๐ฝ cortavientos
Word origin
The term 'windbreaker' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'wind' and 'breaker' to emphasize its function of breaking the wind. Originally used by sailors to protect against the harsh sea winds, it later evolved into a popular piece of casual and sportswear.
See also: unwind, unwinding, upwind, wind, windbag, windcheater, windfall, winding, windingly, windings, window, windpipe, windproof, windward, windy.