Windburn
(noun)
Damage or irritation to the skin caused by prolonged exposure to wind.
Origin:
Compound word from wind and burn.
Examples:
- The windburn on his cheeks was painful to the touch.
- Windburn can be prevented by using a moisturizer or a sunscreen.
- The cold wind can cause windburn on the skin.
- The windburn made his eyes water and burn.
- The windburn made his skin red and dry.