downwind

American  

[doun-wind] / ˈdaʊnˈwɪnd /

adverb

1. in the direction toward which the wind is blowing.

   We coasted downwind.

2. on or toward the lee side.

   The lion was running downwind of us and caught our scent.

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adjective

1. moving downwind.

   a downwind current.

2. situated on or toward the lee side.

   The downwind halyard blew outboard.

downwind British  

/ ˈdaʊnˈwɪnd /

adverb

1. in the same direction towards which the wind is blowing; with the wind from behind

2. towards or on the side away from the wind; leeward

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Etymology

Origin of downwind

First recorded in 1850–55; down ¹ + wind ¹

Example Sentences

Some critics say cloud seeding can rob downwind areas of rain, but Doricko and others say this doesn’t happen because the practice taps water that would otherwise remain in clouds.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lake effect snow downwind of Lakes Superior, Erie, and Ontario could reduce visibility on roadways on Thanksgiving, with more than a foot of snow expected in some areas by Friday.

From Barron's

Some brightness is possible downwind of high ground.

From BBC

But if a house was built with fire-prevention in mind, with defensible space, fire-resistant materials, enclosed eaves and mesh coverings over vents, in some cases, it served as a shield for the houses downwind.

From Los Angeles Times

County Health Department has allocated up to $3 million to pay for soil testing, mostly for homeowners who showered in toxic smoke and ash downwind of the Eaton fire.

From Los Angeles Times