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windcheater

[ ˈwɪndˌʧiːtər ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

clothing

A windcheater is a type of jacket designed to protect the wearer from strong winds.

Synonyms

wind jacket, windbreaker.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
windcheater	Commonly used in British English, a windcheater is a light jacket designed to resist wind and protect against light rain. It is casual and practical, suitable for everyday wear or outdoor activities. She wore her windcheater to go for a walk in the park. He packed his windcheater for the hiking trip.
windbreaker	Windbreaker is an American English term for a lightweight jacket that provides protection against wind. It's typically used in casual contexts, often when discussing athletic or outdoor activities. She grabbed her windbreaker before going for a morning run. The windbreaker he bought for the trip proved to be very effective.
wind jacket	This is a general term for a light, wind-resistant jacket. It can be used in various contexts, both casual and slightly more formal, especially when referencing quality outdoor and sportswear. Before heading out for a jog, he put on his wind jacket. A wind jacket is essential clothing for fall weather.

Word

Description / Examples

windcheater

Commonly used in British English, a windcheater is a light jacket designed to resist wind and protect against light rain. It is casual and practical, suitable for everyday wear or outdoor activities.

She wore her windcheater to go for a walk in the park.
He packed his windcheater for the hiking trip.

windbreaker

Windbreaker is an American English term for a lightweight jacket that provides protection against wind. It's typically used in casual contexts, often when discussing athletic or outdoor activities.

She grabbed her windbreaker before going for a morning run.
The windbreaker he bought for the trip proved to be very effective.

wind jacket

This is a general term for a light, wind-resistant jacket. It can be used in various contexts, both casual and slightly more formal, especially when referencing quality outdoor and sportswear.

Before heading out for a jog, he put on his wind jacket.
A wind jacket is essential clothing for fall weather.

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

Etymology

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.