wind rose

American  

[wind] / wɪnd /

noun

1. a map symbol showing, for a given locality or area, the frequency and strength of the wind from various directions.

2. a diagram showing the relation of wind direction to other weather conditions at a given location.

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wind rose British  

/ wɪnd /

noun

1. a diagram with radiating lines showing the frequency and strength of winds from each direction affecting a specific place

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Etymology

Origin of wind rose

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

“Never too soon to start!” you might think, considering whether you might be able to chart a wind rose tailored to your own neighborhood.

From New York Times

A wind rose to a high jet whine that amplified to an annihilating engine roar.

From New York Times

The next morning, the sun reappeared, the wind rose and John went into action.

From Washington Post

Suddenly the wind rose roaring in the grass.

From Literature

They lay curled closely together for comfort and warmth, and when a thin, cold rain fell as the wind rose they moved under the spreading branches of an old spruce for shelter.

From Literature