Windproof
adj.resilient, capableprofessional
What it means
Designed to stop wind from penetrating or disrupting use.
Reach for it when describing clothing, equipment, or shelter that blocks moving air
The windproof shell kept the lookout comfortable on the exposed ridge.
Choose between these
6- everyday
draftproof
when sealing unwanted indoor air leaks is the purpose
not when Draftproof suits doors and rooms, not clothing used in open weather.
- everyday
wind-blocking
when transparent functional wording is best
not when Wind-blocking sounds descriptive rather than like a tested product rating.
- warm
sheltered
when position provides calm air rather than the material itself
not when Sheltered describes the location and stops being true when the object is moved.
- professional
when protection must cover several conditions
not when Weatherproof is less precise if wind is the only tested hazard.
- professional
wind-resistant
when reduced airflow is promised rather than complete blocking
not when Wind-resistant is deliberately weaker and may allow noticeable drafts.
- formal
airtight
when no air exchange is allowed
not when Airtight construction can be unsafe or uncomfortable and is much stronger than blocking wind.
Said against
3- drafty
- porous
- exposed
It naturally appears in
3- windproof layer
A thin windproof layer was enough once the rain stopped.
- windproof microphone
The windproof microphone captured clear speech beside the runway.
- lightweight and windproof
Lightweight and windproof, the cycling vest folded into its own pocket.
Where this comes from
- Wiktionary, English adjective, sense 1 opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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