Windcheater: meaning, definitions and examples
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windcheater
[ ˈwɪndˌʧiːtər ]
clothing
A windcheater is a type of jacket designed to protect the wearer from strong winds.
Synonyms
wind jacket, windbreaker
Examples of usage
- She wore a windcheater to block out the cold wind.
- The windcheater kept him warm during the stormy weather.
Translations
Translations of the word "windcheater" in other languages:
🇵🇹 corta-vento
🇮🇳 विंडचीटर
🇩🇪 Windjacke
🇮🇩 jaket angin
🇺🇦 вітровка
🇵🇱 wiatrówka
🇯🇵 ウィンドブレーカー
🇫🇷 coupe-vent
🇪🇸 cortavientos
🇹🇷 rüzgarlık
🇰🇷 바람막이
🇸🇦 سترة واقية من الرياح
🇨🇿 větrovka
🇸🇰 vetrovka
🇨🇳 防风衣
🇸🇮 vetrna jakna
🇮🇸 vindjakki
🇰🇿 желетке
🇬🇪 ქურთუკი
🇦🇿 külək keçirməyən gödəkçə
🇲🇽 rompevientos
Word origin
The term 'windcheater' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'wind' (referring to air in motion) and 'cheater' (suggesting protection or defense). Windcheaters have been popular for outdoor activities and sports, offering both style and functionality to users.
See also: unwind, unwinding, upwind, wind, windbag, windbreaker, windfall, winding, windingly, windings, window, windpipe, windproof, windward, windy.