What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
windcheater
Example
I wore my windcheater to keep warm during the windy weather. [windcheater: noun]
Example
She was wearing a windcheater while hiking in the mountains. [windcheater: adjective]
anorak
Example
He put on his anorak before going out in the rain. [anorak: noun]
Example
She looked stylish in her green anorak with a fur-trimmed hood. [anorak: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Windcheater is more commonly used than anorak in everyday language, especially in American English. Anorak is more commonly used in British English and may have a negative connotation in some contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between windcheater and anorak?
Both windcheater and anorak are casual in style and are not typically used in formal contexts.
