tailwind

[teyl-wind]

noun

1. a wind coming from directly behind a moving object, especially an aircraft or other vehicle (headwind ).

tailwind

/ ˈteɪlˌwɪnd /

noun

1. a wind blowing in the same direction as the course of an aircraft or ship Compare headwind

Word History and Origins

Origin of tailwind¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; tail ¹ + wind ¹

Example Sentences

There is colder air to the north and warmer air to the south: this temperature difference and change in winds is useful for airliners to use as a tailwind to save time and fuel.

From BBC

For one, there's greater willingness by Narendra Modi's government to open its doors to foreign companies after years of protectionist policies, which could provide tailwind.

From BBC

What might also give Tesla tailwind is the rising share of premium vehicles in the Indian auto market.

From BBC

While Dilks said the Trump administration may act as a sort of tailwind for rightwing lawmakers pursuing this legislation, she's unsure if it will "fundamentally change the paths and outcomes of those bills."

From Salon

“The area that we were where we felt there were the strongest tailwinds and biggest opportunity for growth, not only domestically but globally, was in sports and sports representation.”

From Los Angeles Times