windbreaker
noun
wind·break·er
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Definition of windbreaker
: a jacket made of wind-resistant material
Examples of windbreaker in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
In broiling South Florida heat, DeSantis started his media blitz in a blue windbreaker at the National Hurricane Center. — Skyler Swisher, sun-sentinel.com, "Gov. Ron DeSantis faces first hurricane leadership test," 3 Sep. 2019 Player donation is $100 per person, which includes tournament participation, Maine lobster buffet and commemorative windbreaker jacket. — Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Clinic to distribute free diapers to families in need," 26 Aug. 2019 On Sunday night, Mr. Edwards, clad in a blue windbreaker and flanked by other state officials, declared that Louisiana had averted disaster, as the storm produced far less rain and damage than expected. — Richard Fausset, New York Times, "In Louisiana, Messaging During Storms Carries Big Political Weight," 15 July 2019 An elderly woman in a turquoise windbreaker shuffled behind them. — Rachel Swan, SFChronicle.com, "BART’s end of the line surges with homeless as misery plays out each night," 22 June 2019 The collection features windbreakers, bucket hat, shorts, bodycon dress, work shirt, crop top, fanny pack and phone case. — Nandi Howard, Essence, "Don't Panic, Beyonce Just Released New Merch," 9 Aug. 2019 Bank surveillance photos showed a robber wearing the same green windbreaker on some occasions, a blue fleece jacket or a black motorcycle jacket at other times and a variety of ball caps or a gray knit cap. — Pauline Repard, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Neuroscientist ordered to trial in bank robbery series," 28 June 2019 For whale watching, though Monterey Bay is far warmer than trips out of San Francisco, you are advised to wear long pants, athletic shoes, layers on top, and bring a windbreaker. — Tom Stienstra, SFChronicle.com, "Whales, killer sharks steal some of U.S. Open’s thunder in Monterey Bay," 12 June 2019 Someone stole a duffel bag containing a phone adapter, wireless charger, a windbreaker, a pair of house keys and a coin purse valued at $27 from the 100 block of North Grove Avenue between 1:15 p.m. and 1:34 p.m. June 2. — Pioneer Press Staff, chicagotribune.com, "Police: Oak Park resident robbed of cellphone, wallet while walking on Randolph Street," 7 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'windbreaker.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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