windproof
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of windproof
Example Sentences
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Photographs shared online show some of them taping up windows and draping windproof nets across their homes and shops.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
A recent Thursday gathering persuaded Girouard to abandon the launch of a windproof soft-shell jacket.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 2, 2026
It is proper performance wear built with moisture-wicking, antifriction, windproof and water-resistant properties.
From New York Times ● Apr. 21, 2022
In some cases, a coat that has both insulation and a water- and windproof outer layer can serve as both of the second two layers.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 12, 2021
Shivering hard, I zipped my body into three layers of fuzzy polypropylene pile underwear and an outer shell of windproof nylon, then pulled my clunky plastic boots on.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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