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windbreaker

windbreaker

Meaning of windbreaker

a light jacket that blocks wind

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British English/ˈwɪndˌbreɪkə/
American English/ˈwɪndˌbreɪkər/
Russian transcription[vʲɪˈtrokə]
windbreaker
windbreaker - ветровка
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windbreaker with Russian translation

windbreaker usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Она надела ветровку перед пробежкой вдоль побережья.

She put on a windbreaker before running along the coast.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Сложите ветровку в карман, когда ветер утихнет.

Fold the windbreaker into its pocket when the wind dies down.

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windbreaker belongs to the topic "Clothing for Weather". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

windbreakerветровка
seasons of the yearвремена года
springвесна
winterзима
beginначинаться
endзаканчиваться
temperatureтемпература

windbreaker synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between windbreaker / windproof shell / anorak / raincoat / bomber jacket

🇬🇧English
windbreaker

Light, usually zip-up jacket designed primarily to block wind; general term

A2Very Often

She put on a windbreaker before going out into the gusty morning.

Она надела ветровку перед выходом в ветреное утро.

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🇬🇧English
windproof shell

Explicit technical term for an outer layer designed specifically to be windproof; more technical and specific than the general 'windbreaker'

B2Rarely

A lightweight windproof shell can block strong gusts without adding bulk.

Лёгкая ветрозащитная оболочка может защитить от сильного ветра, не добавляя объёма.

A
🇬🇧English
anorak

Hooded waterproof or windproof jacket, sometimes a pullover style; often used for outdoor activities

B1Often

He zipped his anorak up as the rain started.

Он застегнул анорaк, когда начался дождь.

🇬🇧English

Designed primarily to keep the wearer dry in rain; usually waterproof and may be heavier than a windbreaker

A2Very Often

Don't forget your raincoat; it's forecast to rain all day.

Не забудь дождевик — обещают дождь весь день.

B
🇬🇧English
bomber jacket

Style-specific short jacket with ribbed cuffs and hem; primarily a fashion item that may offer some wind resistance but differs in style and construction

A2Often

He wore a leather bomber jacket with jeans.

Он надел кожаный бомбер с джинсами.

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windbreaker translation: ветровка. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce windbreaker

/ˈwɪndˌbreɪkə/

windbreaker translation

ветровка

windbreaker examples

She put on a windbreaker before running along the coast.

windbreaker transcription

/ˈwɪndˌbreɪkə/, /ˈwɪndˌbreɪkər/

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windbreaker meaning: what does it mean?

a light jacket that blocks wind

windbreaker pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

windbreaker is pronounced as /ˈwɪndˌbreɪkə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

windbreaker definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She put on a windbreaker before running along the coast. Translation: Она надела ветровку перед пробежкой вдоль побережья.

Is windbreaker part of Clothing for Weather vocabulary?

Yes, windbreaker (ветровка) can be learned in the Clothing for Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is windbreaker part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, windbreaker (ветровка) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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