winds
word · lemma: wind
/ˈwaɪndz/, /ˈwɪndz/
wyndz, windz
/ˈwaɪndz/, /ˈwɪndz/
wyndz, windz
Definition
Moving air in the atmosphere, especially when it can be felt outside. It can be light and gentle or very strong and dangerous.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as a countable noun in weather talk: 'strong winds', 'cold winds'. 'Wind' is more common for the general substance, while 'winds' often refers to types, conditions, or repeated moving air in a place or season.
Spanish: vientosPortuguese (BR): ventosPortuguese (PT): ventosChinese (Simplified): 风Chinese (Traditional): 風Hindi: हवाएँArabic: رياحBengali: বাতাসRussian: ветрыJapanese: 風Vietnamese: gióKorean: 바람Turkish: rüzgarlarUrdu: ہوائیںIndonesian: angin
Example Sentences
Seasonal winds can change the weather really fast here.
natural
We had to cancel the ferry because of heavy winds.
natural
Strong winds are blowing tonight.
basic
Cold winds come from the north in winter.
basic
The island gets high winds in the afternoon.
basic
The winds picked up just as we started the hike.
natural