windshield

noun

wind·​shield ˈwin(d)-ˌshēld How to pronounce windshield (audio)
: 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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Though protected from the elements by a windshield and roof, the two doors lacked windows. Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2024 One person is seen jumping onto the vehicle's hood and attempting to kick out its windshield. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024 Blame their massive size, raised ride height, giant tires, colossal grille, tall windshields, and wide towing mirrors. Michael Harley, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 The footage shows the car’s front windshield cracked by at least three bullets and its rear windshield shattered. Carlos Valdez and Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for windshield 

Word History

First Known Use

1902, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of windshield was in 1902

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“Windshield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windshield. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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windshield

noun
wind·​shield ˈwin(d)-ˌshēld How to pronounce windshield (audio)
: a clear screen (as of glass) in front of the riders of a vehicle

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