windcheater
6.1
A thin jacket that keeps out wind and light rain
- noun
- /ˈwɪndˌʧitər/
- UK
:
cortaviento
- The windcheater kept me dry during the light rain on our hike.
Examples
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On a chilly day, I wore my windcheater to stay warm while walking outside.
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On a January morning, the temperature was in the high fifties, requiring only a windcheater and sneakers.
Fiction book (2001) -
When the weather turned windy, she quickly reached for her windcheater before heading out.
Synonyms
18
3.4
A light jacket that keeps wind and light rain out
means the same thing but is a different word form
waterproof jacket
vswindcheater
1
2.0
A coat that keeps you dry in the rain
prioritizes wind protection and light rain rather than full water blocking
all-weather jacket
vswindcheater
2.8
A jacket that keeps you dry and warm in wind or rain
focuses on light protection mainly against wind and light rain
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Etymology
Windcheater comes from the two parts wind and cheat. A helpful way to remember it is to think of a jacket that 'cheats' the wind, 'avoiding' it so you stay warm and dry.