windbreaker
UK: ˈwɪndˌbreɪkə | US: ˈwɪndˌbreɪkər
n. a lightweight jacket designed to resist wind and light rain.
The word "windbreaker" is a compound formed from "wind" (Old English wind, meaning moving air) and "breaker" (derived from "break," Old English brecan, meaning to separate or stop). The suffix "-er" turns the verb into a noun, indicating an object that performs the action. Thus, a "windbreaker" literally means "a thing that breaks/stops the wind." The term emerged in the early 20th century to describe jackets designed to shield wearers from wind.
She wore a bright red windbreaker during her morning jog.
The windbreaker kept him dry during the sudden drizzle.
This windbreaker is lightweight but surprisingly effective against strong gusts.
He forgot his windbreaker and regretted it when the wind picked up.
The store sells windbreakers in various colors and sizes.