windblown

American  

[wind-blohn] / ˈwɪndˌbloʊn /

adjective

1. blown by the wind.

   windblown hair.

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

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

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windblown British  

/ ˈwɪndˌbləʊn /

adjective

1. blown by the wind

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

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

4. (of trees) felled by the wind

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Etymology

Origin of windblown

First recorded in 1585–95; wind ¹ + blown ¹

Example Sentences

Water running off farmlands flows into the saline lake, and less water would shrink the lake faster, affecting wildlife and nearby communities where windblown dust brings high asthma rates and other health problems.

From Los Angeles Times

His hair was a new level of windblown, and it took him a few steps to stop himself from wobbling.

From Literature

He looked around for her light and finally saw it fifty yards farther out, bobbing in the windblown whitecaps.

From Literature

He turns as I enter, taking in my windblown hair and muddy trousers and shaking his head with contempt.

From Literature

And my aunt stood at the rail, holding the reins and looking fiery-eyed—like some sort of windblown Messenger of the Apocalypse.

From Literature