English Explanatory Dictionary

windward

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Towards the wind, or the direction from which the wind is blowing.
  2. On the side exposed to the wind.
  3. In a position of advantage or superiority.
adv
  1. In a direction from which the wind blows, against or towards the wind.
noun
  1. The direction from which the wind blows.
  2. The side receiving the wind's force.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɪndwə(ɹ)d/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-windward.wav /ˈwɪnə(ɹ)d/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-windward2.wav

Word forms

windward more windward most windward wind'ard

Etymology

From wind + -ward.

Synonyms

upwind

Antonyms

leeward

Related words

weather gauge

Derived words

Windward Antilles Windward Islands eat to windward lay an anchor to the windward windward of the law
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