fall wind

[wind]

noun

Meteorology.

1. a strong, cold, downhill wind.

Word History and Origins

Origin of fall wind¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

A blustery fall wind whipped through the rows of radicchio, across the butternut vines and edged the dance floor.

From Seattle Times

As Gannon spoke to reporters Tuesday, gusts of damp fall wind swept through the open-sided tent where the Eagles hold news conferences.

From Seattle Times

By fall, wind storms had damaged some tents and, with cold weather approaching, there was an urgent need to upgrade accommodations, according to Denis Theriault, communications coordinator for the Joint Office of Homeless Services, a county-city organization that provided funding for the camps.

From Seattle Times

But as summer turns to fall, wind, rain and cooler weather will return, and restaurants will lose the option for outdoor seating.

From Seattle Times

The National Interagency Fire Center’s outlook for Southern California sees an expected transition to a La Niña episode adding drier-than-average conditions just as October arrives, bringing the start of the fall wind season.

From Los Angeles Times