windshield
noun
wind·shield
ˈwin(d)-ˌshēld 
: a transparent screen (as of glass) that protects the occupants of a vehicle
especially
: one in front of the occupants
Examples of windshield in a Sentence
The car had a damaged windshield.
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2025
Video captures object suddenly fly through windshield O'Leary didn't suffer major injuries
The coaches on board jumped into action to help O'Leary guide the bus.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Prepare your vehicle: Ensure your gas tank is full and equip your vehicle with essential winter supplies, including a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket, extra warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.
—Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2025
On the minus side, elbow-room is tight, the pedals are offset, and the windshield’s header rail is awkwardly low for taller drivers.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 12 Feb. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 19 Feb. 2025
Video captures object suddenly fly through windshield O'Leary didn't suffer major injuries
The coaches on board jumped into action to help O'Leary guide the bus.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAY, 19 Feb. 2025
Prepare your vehicle: Ensure your gas tank is full and equip your vehicle with essential winter supplies, including a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket, extra warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.
—Bay Area Weather Report, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2025
On the minus side, elbow-room is tight, the pedals are offset, and the windshield’s header rail is awkwardly low for taller drivers.
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 12 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for windshield
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“Windshield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windshield. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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windshield
noun
wind·shield
ˈwin(d)-ˌshēld
: a clear screen (as of glass) in front of the riders of a vehicle
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