windshield phenomenon
- noun
- US
:
fenómeno del parabrisas
- The windshield phenomenon caused a blinding glare during her morning commute.
Examples
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She struggled with the windshield phenomenon while driving at night in heavy rain.
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During the storm, the windshield phenomenon made it nearly impossible to see the road.
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The windshield phenomenon caused a dangerous glare while driving.
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Have you ever experienced a windshield phenomenon at night?
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While driving through the fog, the windshield phenomenon obscured his view of the oncoming traffic.
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The windshield phenomenon created a shimmering effect, making it difficult to focus on the road ahead.
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As she drove under the bright streetlights, the windshield phenomenon caused distracting distortions in her line of sight.
Synonyms
A thing you see when light moves in a special way, like a rainbow or mirage
How Obstructive
37
3.3
1
3.9
26
5.0
- US
14
4.1
96
1.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and transparently derivable from 'windshield' (the vehicle's front transparent screen) plus 'phenomenon' (an observable event), so a B1 learner who knows both words would infer an observable effect related to the windshield (e.g., glare or distortion). This is a straightforward noun+noun composition found in many languages and follows standard lexical combination patterns, making it immediately comprehensible.
Etymology
Windshield phenomenon comes from the simple sight of light, rain, or dirt on a car's windshield creating glare, streaks, or blur that hide the road. So, it means 'an effect that makes it hard for the driver to see'.