Windscreen: Definition, Usage & Examples

Meaning 1：vehicle front window (windscreen)

windscreen 🔊

/ˈwɪndskriːn/

The big glass window at the front of a car, bus, or truck, which protects the driver and passengers from wind, rain, and insects while driving.

Windscreen definition: close-up photo of a modern car's front window in a sunny setting.

vehicle front window 🔊

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/ˈviːɪkəl frʌnt ˈwɪndəʊ/

The large transparent glass panel at the front of a vehicle, designed to shield occupants from wind, rain, and debris while driving.

📁 Category：Transportation & Travel 🔖 Level：初级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Combination of 'wind' (moving air) and 'screen' (barrier or protector).

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine a screen that screens out the wind while driving.

📖 Example

The morning sun was so bright that I had to pull down the sun visor to see the road through the windscreen clearly. 🔊 The morning sun was so bright that I had to lower the sun visor to get a clear view of the road through the windscreen.

🔗 Collocations

windscreen wiper – A device with a rubber blade that clears rain or debris from the windscreen.

windscreen washer – A system that sprays cleaning fluid onto the windscreen.

cracked windscreen – A windscreen with visible damage or fractures.

🔄 Synonyms

windshield (n.) – American English term for the front window of a vehicle.

🌱 Derivatives

windscreen wiper (n.) – A mechanical arm with a blade that cleans the windscreen.

📖 Cultural Story

The term originated in early 20th century automotive design, describing the protective glass screen against wind. It is the standard British English term, while American English uses 'windshield'.