Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wind-borne

Adjective
/wɪnd bɔrn/
Definition
Carried or transported by the wind.
Examples
  • The wind-borne seeds of the dandelion drift effortlessly across the park.
  • Wind-borne pollen can trigger allergies in sensitive individuals during the spring.
  • During the storm, wind-borne debris damaged several homes in the neighborhood.
Meaning
The term ‘wind-borne’ refers to objects, particles, or substances that are moved through the air by wind currents.
Synonyms
  • Airborne
  • Blown
  • Carried by the wind