windblown

[ wind-blohn ]

/ ˈwɪndˌbloʊn /

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adjective

blown by the wind: windblown hair.

(of trees) growing in a certain shape because of strong prevailing winds.

(of a hairstyle) bobbed short, with the ends combed toward the forehead.

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Origin of windblown

First recorded in 1585–95; wind¹ + blown¹

Words nearby windblown

windbag, windbaggery, wind-bell, windbill, windblast, windblown, wind-borne, windbound, windbreak, Windbreaker, wind-broken

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How to use windblown in a sentence

The windblown coastal states of Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina will join forces to build offshore power projects and promote the region as a hub for offshore wind energy and industry, the states’ governors announced Thursday.
Three states — Maryland, Virginia, N. Carolina — to collaborate on offshore wind projects|Patricia Sullivan|October 29, 2020|Washington Post
Windblown Emma was waiting for us at a table by the railing.
Ralph Nader, Novelist|Samuel P. Jacobs|September 12, 2009|DAILY BEAST
From some came snores and through many a windblown flap, the searching moonlight revealed sleeping figures.
Port O' Gold|Louis John Stellman
Whatever it might be, though the trail was windblown and three days old, they followed it with unerring steps.
Riddle of the Storm|Roy J. Snell

He broke off in mid-approach and with a show of teeth snarled himself back and away from the windblown skirt of her.
Jerry of the Islands|Jack London
After a while it blended into the background of windblown leaves and creaking branches.
The Status Civilization|Robert Sheckley
Her hair was windblown and her face rose-flushed from her run.
Chicken Little Jane on the Big John|Lily Munsell Ritchie

British Dictionary definitions for windblown

windblown

/ (ˈwɪndˌbləʊn) /

adjective

blown by the wind

(of a woman's hair style) cut short and combed to look as though it has been dishevelled by the wind

(of trees, shrubs, etc) growing in a shape determined by the prevailing winds

NZ (of trees) felled by the wind

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windblown

Origin of windblown

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