windburn

[ wind-burn ]
/ ˈwɪndˌbɜrn /

noun

an inflammation of the skin, especially that of the face and hands, caused by overexposure to the wind.

Origin of windburn

First recorded in 1920–25; wind1 + burn1

OTHER WORDS FROM windburn

wind·burned, adjective

Words nearby windburn

windblast, windblown, windbound, windbreak, windbreaker, windburn, windcheater, windchest, winded, winder, windermere

British Dictionary definitions for windburn

windburn
/ (ˈwɪndˌbɜːn) /

noun

irritation and redness of the skin caused by prolonged exposure to winds of high velocity

Derived forms of windburn

windburnt or windburned, adjective

Medical definitions for windburn

windburn
[ wĭnd′bûrn′ ]

n.

A reddened irritation of the skin caused by exposure to the wind.