English Explanatory Dictionary

leeward

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. On the side sheltered from the wind; in that direction.
adv
  1. Away from the direction from which the wind is blowing; downwind.

Pronunciation

/ˈliːwəd/ /ˈl(j)uːəd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-leeward.wav /ˈliwɚd/ /ˈluːɚd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-leeward.wav

Word forms

leeward more leeward most leeward leewardmost

Etymology

From lee (“side away from the wind”) + -ward (“direction”).

Synonyms

downwind

Antonyms

windward upwind

Related words

leeway

Derived words

Leeward Islands leewardly leewardness
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