windproof

adjective

wind·​proof ˈwin(d)-ˈprüf How to pronounce windproof (audio)
: impervious to wind
a windproof jacket

Examples of windproof in a Sentence

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These pieces are crafted with GORE-TEX's durable ePE membrane, providing waterproof, windproof, and breathable protection. Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 The menswear offering includes a hybrid windbreaker sweater that is lightweight, water-repellent and windproof, 100 percent merino and cashmere sweaters and a knitted polo in a relaxed fit in either solids or a tartan check jacquard. Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 25 Oct. 2024 The windproof and thermal wool blend fabric is the perfect shell to protect you on the many fall days in Paris when the whipping wind adds an unexpected cool factor when strolling around town. Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 Oct. 2024 The puffer is also constructed with waterproof and windproof Japanese Rainstop fabric to protect you on rainy days, too, and gives it a soft, matte finish. Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2023 See all Example Sentences for windproof 

Word History

First Known Use

1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of windproof was in 1616

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“Windproof.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windproof. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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