Windbreaker Meaning in English
word
ˈwɪndbɹeɪkə(ɹ)
WIND-bray-ker
wˈɪndbɹeɪkɐ
WIND-bray-kuh
Definition
A lightweight jacket designed to protect you from wind and light rain, often made of thin, synthetic material.
Usage & Nuances
A 'windbreaker' is casual wear, not very warm, and is usually worn outdoors during windy weather or for sports. Common collocations: 'wear a windbreaker', 'light windbreaker'. Not to be confused with heavier coats or waterproof 'raincoats'.
Spanish: cortavientos - rompevientosPortuguese (BR): jaqueta corta-ventoPortuguese (PT): corta-ventoChinese (Simplified): 风衣 - 防风衣Chinese (Traditional): 風衣 - 防風外套Hindi: विंडब्रेक़र (हल्की जैकेट)Arabic: سترة واقية من الرياحBengali: উইন্ডব্রেকার - হালকা জ্যাকেটRussian: ветровкаJapanese: ウインドブレーカーVietnamese: áo gióKorean: 윈드브레이커Turkish: rüzgarlıkUrdu: ونڈ بریکر - ہلکی جیکٹIndonesian: jaket angin
Example Sentences
I wear my windbreaker when it is windy outside.
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His windbreaker is bright blue.
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Can you lend me your windbreaker for the hike?
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Don’t forget your windbreaker—it gets chilly at the top of the hill.
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I always keep a windbreaker in my backpack just in case the weather changes.
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That old windbreaker has lasted me for years—even through some rough weather.
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