Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
downwind
adverb
/ˈdaʊn.wɪnd/
Definition
in the direction the wind is blowing; towards the area where the wind is carrying things.
Examples
- The smoke from the fire rose and drifted downwind.
- We decided to set up our camp downwind of the river to avoid the insects.
- The kite flew higher as the wind pushed it downwind.
Meaning
The term ‘downwind’ refers to the position or direction relative to the wind’s movement. When something is situated downwind, it means it is located in the area where the wind is blowing towards.
Synonyms
- downstream
- to leeward
