Windburned: meaning, definitions and examples
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windburned
[ ˈwɪndˌbɜrnd ]
skin condition
Windburned describes a condition of the skin that occurs as a result of exposure to cold wind. It can cause redness, irritation, and in severe cases, peeling or chapping of the skin. This condition is often experienced by individuals who spend time outdoors in cold, windy conditions without adequate protection for their skin. Windburned skin can be uncomfortable and may require moisturizing treatments for relief.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- After hiking in the mountains, her cheeks were windburned.
- He applied lotion to soothe his windburned face after skiing.
- The severe weather left many residents with windburned skin.
Translations
Translations of the word "windburned" in other languages:
🇵🇹 queimado pelo vento
🇮🇳 हवा से जलना
🇩🇪 windverbrannt
🇮🇩 terbakar angin
🇺🇦 обпечений вітром
🇵🇱 poparzony wiatrem
🇯🇵 風による火傷
🇫🇷 brûlé par le vent
🇪🇸 quemado por el viento
🇹🇷 rüzgardan yanmış
🇰🇷 바람에 화상 입은
🇸🇦 محروق من الرياح
🇨🇿 spálený větrem
🇸🇰 popálený vetrom
🇨🇳 被风烧伤
🇸🇮 opečen od vetra
🇮🇸 vindbrunninn
🇰🇿 желден күйген
🇬🇪 ქარით დამწვრილი
🇦🇿 küləkdən yanmış
🇲🇽 quemado por el viento
Etymology
The term 'windburned' is derived from the combination of two words: 'wind' and 'burned'. The word 'wind' has its origins in Old English 'wind', which relates to the movement of air and can be traced back to Proto-Germanic *windaz. This term is linked to various Indo-European languages. The word 'burned' originates from Old English 'byrne', which means to cause to be aflame or to injure with heat, derived from Proto-Germanic *burnō. The association of wind with burning may seem paradoxical, but in the context of skin exposure, the harshness of cold wind can lead to skin damage similar to a burn. Historically, the concept of windburn has existed for centuries, particularly in regions with cold climates where outdoor activities are prevalent. People have recognized the need to protect their skin from such environmental factors, and thus the term gained traction in everyday language.