windburn

[ wind-burn ]

noun

1. an inflammation of the skin, especially that of the face and hands, caused by overexposure to the wind.

windburn

/ ˈwɪndˌbɜːn /

noun

1. irritation and redness of the skin caused by prolonged exposure to winds of high velocity

Derived Forms

• ˈwindˌburnt, adjective

Other Words From

• windburned adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of windburn¹

First recorded in 1920–25; wind ¹ + burn ¹