land wind

[wind]

noun

1. land breeze.

Word History and Origins

Origin of land wind¹

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

When hurricanes near land, wind can cause devastating damage, even spawning tornadoes.

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New Mexico has the land, wind, and sun for it.

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The PM is said to be "horrified" at how long it takes for land wind farms to get approval in England.

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Instead of the common California weather pattern where cool, moist ocean air flows from the Pacific Ocean onto land, wind events that heighten fire weather feature dry desert air flowing from Nevada and Utah toward the California coast.

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The two appear to be nearly identical, but the Land Wind is built with much cheaper materials and equipment.

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