Definitions

1. noun

A screen or protective layer made of glass or plastic, typically fixed to the front of a motor vehicle to protect the driver and passengers from wind, rain, and debris.

“She cleaned the windscreen with a soft cloth to remove the dirt.”

2. noun

In British English, the windshield of an American car is also referred to as the windscreen.

“The car’s windscreen had a large crack, making it difficult to drive safely.”

3. verb

To clean the windscreen of a vehicle.

“She spent the evening washing and windexing her car’s windscreen.”