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windproof

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[wind-proof] / ˈwɪndˌpruf /

adjective

  1. resisting wind, as fabric or a jacket or coat.


Etymology

Origin of windproof

First recorded in 1610–20; wind 1 + -proof

Example Sentences

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A recent Thursday gathering persuaded Girouard to abandon the launch of a windproof soft-shell jacket.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

Mr Bowry was working on a waterproof and windproof cube for a stage production when he fell through the structure and landed 10 metres below.

From BBC • Nov. 23, 2023

Made entirely with recycled fabric, this lightweight, compressible jacket is water- and windproof.

From Washington Post • Jul. 14, 2022

It is proper performance wear built with moisture-wicking, antifriction, windproof and water-resistant properties.

From New York Times • Apr. 21, 2022

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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