Downwind Meaning in English

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Definition

In the direction that the wind is blowing; moving or located away from where the wind comes from.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in technical, scientific, or outdoor contexts (sailing, flying, camping). Typical phrase: 'downwind of' (meaning 'on the side the wind is blowing towards'). Opposite is 'upwind'. Don't confuse the direction: 'downwind' is where the wind is going, not coming from.

• Spanish: a favor del viento
• Portuguese (BR): a favor do vento
• Portuguese (PT): a favor do vento
• Chinese (Simplified): 顺风
• Chinese (Traditional): 順風
• Hindi: हवा के साथ
• Arabic: مع اتجاه الرياح
• Bengali: বাতাসের গতি বরাবর - বাতাসের পরিপ্রেক্ষিতে
• Russian: по ветру
• Japanese: 風下 - 風下側
• Vietnamese: xuôi gió
• Korean: 바람 아래 - 바람 방향으로
• Turkish: rüzgaraltı - rüzgar yönünde
• Urdu: ہَوا کے رُخ پر
• Indonesian: searah angin - di bawah angin

Example Sentences

Please stand downwind so you don't breathe the fumes.

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They set up their tent downwind of the campfire.

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The smoke drifted downwind from the fire.

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If you're downwind, you'll smell the barbecue long before you see it.

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The village lies downwind of the factory, so pollution is a real issue.

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Hunters try not to approach animals downwind, or they risk being detected by scent.

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