Windward Meaning in English
word
ˈwɪndwɝd
WIND-werd
wˈɪndwəd
WIND-wuhd
Definition
The side or direction from which the wind is blowing; the upwind side.
Usage & Nuances
'Windward' is formal and used mainly in sailing, geography, or weather contexts. Opposite is 'leeward' (downwind). Common phrases: 'windward side', 'sail to windward'. Rare outside technical or nautical speech.
Spanish: barloventoPortuguese (BR): barlaventoPortuguese (PT): barlaventoChinese (Simplified): 迎风面Chinese (Traditional): 迎風面Hindi: पवनाभिमुख (हवा की दिशा की ओर)Arabic: جهة الريحBengali: বাতাস-পথ - আপওয়্যার্ড সাইডRussian: наветренная сторонаJapanese: 風上（かみ） - 風上側Vietnamese: phía đón gióKorean: 풍상 (風上) - 바람이 부는 쪽Turkish: rüzgar alan taraf - rüzgar üstüUrdu: سمتی ہوا - ہوا کی طرفIndonesian: sisi angin datang - sisi melawan angin
Example Sentences
The windward side of the island gets more rain.
basic
The boat sailed to windward.
basic
We set up the tent on the windward side.
basic
Plants on the windward slopes grow shorter because of strong winds.
natural
When hiking, always check which is the windward side for shelter.
natural
You’ll notice the air feels cooler on the windward balcony.
natural