Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
upwind
adverb / adjective
/ˈʌpˌwɪnd/
Definition
In the direction from which the wind is blowing.
Examples
- The hiker went upwind to avoid the smoke from the fire.
- Birds often fly upwind to locate a suitable nest site.
- She positioned the tent upwind of the campfire.
Meaning
The term refers to the area or direction that faces into the wind.
Synonyms
- against the wind
- into the wind
