upwind

American  

[uhp-wind, uhp-wind] / ˈʌpˈwɪnd, ˈʌpˌwɪnd /

adverb

1. toward or against the wind or the direction from which it is blowing.

   The hunters stalked upwind.

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adjective

1. moving or situated toward or in the direction from which the wind is blowing.

   an upwind leap; the upwind portions of the aircraft.

noun

1. a wind that blows against one's course or up a slope.

upwind British  

/ ˈʌpˈwɪnd /

adverb

1. into or against the wind

2. towards or on the side where the wind is blowing; windward

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adjective

1. going against the wind

   the upwind leg of the course

2. on the windward side

   the upwind side of the house has weathered

Etymology

Origin of upwind

First recorded in 1830–40; up- + wind ¹

Example Sentences

South Korea is located downwind of China, and it serves as an example of how a small country can be affected by pollution from a much larger upwind neighbor.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2024

He had noticed that deer seemed to spook if he was upwind of them.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2024

However, the wind energy industry has almost universally adopted the upwind, three-bladed design so selling a new concept is difficult, Prof Pao explains.

From BBC • May 8, 2023

The measure is aimed at cutting air pollution from upwind states that harms air quality in downwind states.

From Reuters • Apr. 22, 2023

The wind was in her face and she realized she was upwind of the bear, her scent blowing right to him.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George