windward
adjective
Pronunciation: ˈwɪndwərd
Definition
Facing the direction from which the wind is blowing.
Examples
We hiked along the windward slope of the mountain where the air felt much cooler.
The captain steered the ship toward the windward side of the island to avoid the rougher seas.
Plants on the windward side of the cliff are often stunted by the constant exposure to gales.
How to Use windward
- on the windward side (prepositional phrase)
- located in the direction the wind is coming from — "The lighthouse stands on the windward side of the peninsula."
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