windshield
pronunciation
How to pronounce windshield in British English:
UK [ˈwɪndʃi:ld]
How to pronounce windshield in American English:
US [ˈwɪndˌʃild]
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- Noun:
- transparent screen (as of glass) to protect occupants of a vehicle
Word Origin
- windshield (n.)
- 1902, from wind (n.1) + shield (n.). U.S. alternative to British windscreen (which is attested from 1905 in this sense).
Example
- 1. He says he simply wants to make windshield wipers .
- 2. Her eyes scanned the night through the windshield .
- 3. Veltop removable windshield and roof system for your bicycle .
- 4. Everyone studies the navigation instruments as the scene outside the windshield sinks in .
- 5. Because the quickie-oil change place put a little reminder sticker on your windshield ?