headwind

[hed-wind]

noun

1. a wind opposed to the course of a moving object, especially an aircraft or other vehicle (tailwind ).

headwind

/ ˈhɛdˌwɪnd /

noun

1. a wind blowing directly against the course of an aircraft or ship Compare tailwind

headwind

1. A wind blowing directly against the course of a moving object, especially an aircraft or ship.

Word History and Origins

Origin of headwind¹

First recorded in 1780–90; (a)head + wind ¹

Example Sentences

Core and semicore countries face headwinds from political uncertainty and heavier supply, particularly in France and Germany, they say.

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The PMI prints continued to show divergence across economies as manufacturers adapt to U.S. trade policy and geopolitical headwinds at home and abroad.

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Shipments to China rose 6.9%, rebounding from the prior month’s 5.2% drop, as a truce in the U.S.-Chinese trade war eased headwinds for South Korea’s exports.

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However, the headwinds coming out of Washington, D.C., also appear to be giving some automakers pause.

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Resilient factory activity and consumption despite headwinds from tariffs and inflation suggest that conditions for the Bank of Japan to resume monetary tightening are being met.

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