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Meaning of "Windbreaker" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF WINDBREAKER

Windbreaker  [ˈwɪndbreɪkə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF WINDBREAKER

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verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Windbreaker is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES WINDBREAKER MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Windbreaker

Windbreaker

A windbreaker is a thin outer coat designed to resist wind chill and light rain, a lighter version of a jacket. It is usually of light construction, and these days characteristically made of some type of synthetic material. They often incorporate elastic waistbands or armbands and zipper to allow it to be accommodated to the current weather conditions. It sometimes includes a hood. The term “windbreaker”, used primarily in North America and Japan, is actually a genericized trademark, originally used by the John Rissman company of Chicago for its gabardine jackets. The term "windcheater” is used in the United Kingdom and certain Commonwealth countries including India, and is becoming more popular elsewhere. It also refers to any glossy synthetic material used to make clothing. Windcheater tops are also commonly known as cagoules or "wind jammers" in the United Kingdom. However, the term "windcheater" precedes the term "windbreaker" and was originally used to describe a sort of garment that was more akin to a pull-over anorak than a modern windbreaker.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH WINDBREAKER


backbreaker
ˈbækˌbreɪkə
ballbreaker
ˈbɔːlˌbreɪkə
breaker
ˈbreɪkə
dealbreaker
ˈdiːlˌbreɪkə
gamebreaker
ˈɡeɪmˌbreɪkə
groundbreaker
ˈɡraʊndˌbreɪkə
heartbreaker
ˈhɑːtˌbreɪkə
horse-breaker
ˈhɔːsˌbreɪkə
housebreaker
ˈhaʊsˌbreɪkə
icebreaker
ˈaɪsˌbreɪkə
jailbreaker
ˈdʒeɪlˌbreɪkə
jawbreaker
ˈdʒɔːˌbreɪkə
lawbreaker
ˈlɔːˌbreɪkə
middlebreaker
ˈmɪdəlˌbreɪkə
shopbreaker
ˈʃɒpˌbreɪkə
stonebreaker
ˈstəʊnˌbreɪkə
strikebreaker
ˈstraɪkˌbreɪkə
tie-break
ˈtaɪˌbreɪkə
tie-breaker
ˈtaɪˌbreɪkə
trailbreaker
ˈtreɪlbreɪkə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE WINDBREAKER

Windermere
windfall
windfall profit
windfall tax
windfallen
windflaw
windflower
windgall
windgalled
windgun
Windhoek

WORDS THAT END LIKE WINDBREAKER

after-dinner speaker
beaker
circuit breaker
contact breaker
doublespeaker
English speaker
German speaker
keynote speaker
leaker
loudspeaker
maker
native speaker
phreaker
public speaker
record breaker
sneaker
speaker
squeaker
streaker
tweaker
wreaker

Synonyms and antonyms of Windbreaker in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Windbreaker» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF WINDBREAKER

Find out the translation of Windbreaker to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Windbreaker from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Windbreaker» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

风衣
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

rompevientos
570 millions of speakers

English

Windbreaker
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

windbreaker
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

سترة واقية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ветровка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

blusão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বায়ুঊর্মিভঙ্গ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

coupe-vent
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Windbreaker
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Windbreaker
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ウインドブレーカー
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

윈드
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Windbreaker
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

áo gió
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Windbreaker
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विंडब्रेकर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Rüzgarlık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Giacca a vento
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wiatrówka
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Вітрівка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

windbreaker
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αντιανεμικό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

windjekker
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Vind
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

windbreaker
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Windbreaker

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «WINDBREAKER»

The term «Windbreaker» is quite widely used and occupies the 41.108 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «WINDBREAKER» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Windbreaker

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «WINDBREAKER»

Discover the use of Windbreaker in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Windbreaker and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Five Films by Frederick Wiseman
boy in windbreaker: That's weird. Had a gun pointed at your face. You didn't even know—you didn't know they were going to shoot you or nothing? girl: That happened to you? boy in windbreaker: Last week. boy in white cap: What, what ...
Barry Keith Grant, 2006
2
Encyclopedia of United States Army Insignia and Uniforms
The color of the first green windbreaker was ill-conceived. The army immediately moved to many black outer garments, and the green windbreaker could only be used until the end of September 1983. Almost immediately a black windbreaker ...
William K. Emerson, 1996
3
Patternmaking for Menswear: Classic to Contemporary
Grainlines can vary according to the design intention and fabric. Patch-pocket Windbreaker Size 38 Cut 2 Figure 10.28 Back Size 38 Cut 1 Front Size 38 Cut 2 Hem band Size 38 Cut 1 Front Back Facing-front Size 38 Cut 2 Collar Windbreaker ...
Myoungok Kim, 2014
4
Wild Wild Death
The blue windbreaker wasn't there. Yeah, there was still fire in my throat. But now , it shot through my veins, too, I jumped out of the chair. No easy feat considering I 'd just nearly met my maker at the end of a rope. “The windbreaker.” Holding on ...
Casey Daniels, 2012
5
Ben Slayton, T-Man: Star of Egypt - Book #2
The third man was pulling a gun out of his windbreaker. It was still too far for a direct strike, so Slayton danced around into a sweep kick. The pistol made it out, but could not be aimed in time for the man to avoid the kick turning his stomach ...
Buck Sanders, 2009
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Harlan Coben 3 Novel Collection
He, the owner of the red Windbreaker, is a big guy but not huge. Duff shrugs. He does not apologize. The guy, Mr. Red Windbreaker, gets in Duff's face. This is a mistake. You know that Duff is a great fighter with a short fuse. Every school has a  ...
Harlan Coben, 2011
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Dead Witness
You'll be lucky --" "Shut up and wait for me outside," Windbreaker said. "You expect me to walk away after this bastard --" "You're not helping the situation. Leave us alone." Pinstripe frowned at Windbreaker, glared at Banyan, then hissed at ...
Joylene Nowell Butler, 2008
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Fallen Angels of a Lesser Heaven
As the windbreaker pushed into the train that was emptying quickly Alex decided to knock the guy around until he was almost unconscious, then interrogate him. But first, he had to catch him. “He's got a gun!” Alex yelled, praying he was wrong.
Za'chary Westbrook, 2005
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The Innocent
He, the owner of the red Windbreaker, is a big guy but not huge. Duff shrugs. He does not apologize. The guy, Mr. Red Windbreaker, gets in Duff's face. This is a mistake. You know that Duff is a great fighter with a short fuse. Every school has a  ...
Harlan Coben, 2005
10
Boy Nobody
Windbreaker advances. But he moves slowly, not at all like someone who wants to catch up to us. Interesting. If he's not trying to catch us, what is he doing? Herding. I recognize it now. Three men moving in tandem. This is a tactic, a variation ...
Allen Zadoff, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «WINDBREAKER»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Windbreaker is used in the context of the following news items.
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4 Affordable Alternatives Under $100 to the Palace Skateboards x …
Our Affordable Alternatives series continues, spotlighting a set of sporty windbreakers along the lines of those seen in Palace's latest collaboration with adidas ... «Highsnobiety, May 15»
2
Why Is This Xi Jinping's Favorite Item of Clothing?
With the windbreaker's low-key, casual, frugal, and wholesome connotations, Xi has found a symbol for how he envisions the future of the Chinese Communist ... «The New Yorker, May 15»
3
The Unisex Windbreaker You Didn't Know You Needed, Now Live …
If you're like me, a windbreaker might not be high on your priority list for light ... that I don't think I've owned a true windbreaker since middle school, his reply was ... «BostInno, May 15»
4
The Stylish Packable Jacket for Cyclists
Levi's new Commuter Windbreaker (part of an already excellent commuter line) is the type of layer that breathes on warmer spring days and sheds wind and ... «Men's Journal, Apr 15»
5
Brooklyn Nine-Nine: “Windbreaker City” Review
Windbreaker City” picks up after Jake (Andy Samberg) and Sophia's (Eva ... However, “Windbreaker City” wisely combines this need to win with Jake's need for ... «Highlander Newspaper, Feb 15»
6
Yeezy x Adidas NYFW Invite Windbreaker Can Protect You From …
Yeezy x Adidas NYFW show invite windbreaker can protect you from a light sprinkle, but can't protect you from another Kardashian appearing in LOVE ... «Racked National, Feb 15»
7
Brooklyn Nine-Nine: “Windbreaker City”
I'm not saying for certain that “Windbreaker City” is the season two Brooklyn Nine-Nine episode that I have been waiting for or even necessarily the answer to my ... «A.V. Club, Feb 15»
8
Dairycon 2015 Exclusive Windbreaker Bio / Pics Revealed
Windbreaker has never met a joke he didn't like, and of course, fart jokes are his favorite of all. Nicknamed "SBD" (Silent But Deadly), Windbreaker is very ... «seibertron.com, Dec 14»
9
Santini Balthus Windbreaker Jacket
Made from 100% polyester, Santini's Balthus windbreaker jacket is designed to be streamlined and efficient with the added bonuses of being windproof and ... «road.cc, Nov 14»
10
The Big 12 won't let Bill Snyder wear his old windbreakers
According to an AP report, the Big 12 Conference has asked Kansas State head coach Bill Snyder to stop wearing his windbreakers that feature the logos of old ... «SB Nation, Sep 14»

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