# windscreen

/wˈɪndskɹiːn/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/windscreen
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

the glass front of a vehicle that protects the driver and passengers from the weather and wind. In military vehicles, it is often made of thick, strong glass to help protect the crew.

For teachers: the transparent front panel of a vehicle, typically made of glass, designed to protect the occupants from wind and weather. In a military context, it is often reinforced to provide ballistic protection.

## Examples

- The windscreen was cracked after the heavy storm.
- The tank's windscreen was designed to withstand the impact of small-arms fire during combat.
- Modern military vehicles feature a multi-layered windscreen that combines optical clarity with the structural integrity required to survive high-velocity projectile impacts.

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