windshield
noun
wind·shield
ˈwin(d)-ˌshēld 
: a transparent screen (as of glass) that protects the occupants of a vehicle
especially
: one in front of the occupants
Examples of windshield in a Sentence
The car had a damaged windshield.
Recent Examples on the Web
When the bus came back down on all wheels, the front windshield shattered and the driver was ejected, according to Schwartz.
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Sara Smart, CNN, 6 Apr. 2024
The tire hit the Chevrolet Malibu on the driver's side windshield and roof, causing the roof to cave in and hit the driver in the head.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 3 Apr. 2024
Another vehicle’s passenger-side roof was pierced by a hole about two feet in diameter, but the windshield and side windows were virtually intact.
—Aric Toler, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024
At some Bay Area dealerships, painted messages on windshields tout price discounts and interest-rate specials, but generally only for the makes, years and models in less demand.
—Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2024
On the windshield, drivers will see a new 12-inch, full-color head-up display (HUD).
—Emily Dreibelbis, PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024
Higher trims will get extras like a noise-insulating acoustic windshield as well as heated and ventilated seats too, things not commonly found in mainstream-brand competitors.
—Alex Kwanten, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
It’s built to withstand the elements and has windshields that lock into place.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
The best was a clean car with a fishbowl windshield—someone who had money but was stupid.
—Jared Lemus, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2024
Sara Smart, CNN, 6 Apr. 2024
The tire hit the Chevrolet Malibu on the driver's side windshield and roof, causing the roof to cave in and hit the driver in the head.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 3 Apr. 2024
Another vehicle’s passenger-side roof was pierced by a hole about two feet in diameter, but the windshield and side windows were virtually intact.
—Aric Toler, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024
At some Bay Area dealerships, painted messages on windshields tout price discounts and interest-rate specials, but generally only for the makes, years and models in less demand.
—Ethan Baron, The Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2024
On the windshield, drivers will see a new 12-inch, full-color head-up display (HUD).
—Emily Dreibelbis, PCMAG, 27 Mar. 2024
Higher trims will get extras like a noise-insulating acoustic windshield as well as heated and ventilated seats too, things not commonly found in mainstream-brand competitors.
—Alex Kwanten, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
It’s built to withstand the elements and has windshields that lock into place.
—Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 21 Mar. 2024
The best was a clean car with a fishbowl windshield—someone who had money but was stupid.
—Jared Lemus, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2024
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“Windshield.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windshield. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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windshield
noun
wind·shield
ˈwin(d)-ˌshēld
: a clear screen (as of glass) in front of the riders of a vehicle
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