downwind
adverb or adjective
down·wind
| \ ˈdau̇n-ˈwind
\
\
Definition of downwind
: in the direction that the wind is blowing
Keep scrolling for more
Examples of downwind in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Think about all those peach pies, key lime pies and pecan pies that point to locales downwind from the Mason-Dixon line. — James Patrick Kelly, idahostatesman, "Boise Pie Co. shows its Southern roots, bakes up delicious desserts," 12 July 2018 Residents who live within reach of the ash cloud, which has traveled about 18 miles downwind, are being advised to stay indoors, CNN reports. — Brigit Katz, Smithsonian, "Huge Burst of Ash and ‘Vog’ from Kilauea Puts Hawaii on Red Alert," 16 May 2018 Marble-size rocks can fall for several miles, while falling ash is a concern 10 to 20 miles downwind. — Lorena Iniguez Elebee, latimes.com, "The science behind the volcanic activity on Hawaii's Big Island," 10 May 2018 Imagine there is a half-dome directly downwind in front of and above you. — Cameron Johnson, Popular Mechanics, "How to Get Started in Kiteboarding," 24 June 2016These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'downwind.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for downwind
downwind
adverb
English Language Learners Definition of downwind
: in the direction that the wind is moving
See the full definition for downwind in the English Language Learners Dictionary
downwind
adverb or adjective
down·wind
| \ ˈdau̇n-ˈwind
\
\
Kids Definition of downwind
: in the direction the wind is blowing
sailing downwind the downwind side
Keep scrolling for more