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

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

From Washington Post • Nov. 27, 2019

A thin vortex of pale white ash, picked up by a hot morning wind, rose from the black and gray landscape a wildfire left behind.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2018

The wind rose and fell in heavy gusts; Lim’s hair, tousled even indoors, grew still more animated.

From New York Times • Apr. 20, 2017

Between Carradale and Campbeltown, the official inquiry notes "the wind rose steadily to gale force 8".

From BBC • May 20, 2016

As he did, a strong wind rose from all around them, pushing Jack, May, and Phillip back against the trees.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley