windless
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Etymology
Origin of windless
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at wind 1, -less
Example Sentences
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Fortunately, we made it back safely to L.A. and a windless, 62-degree day in the middle of February.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2024
It was a thrill to drive over Gertie; even on windless days, the car ahead would disappear just like going over a wave.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2024
In California, for instance, cloudy and windless conditions might last several days, whereas the same conditions might last for only a few hours in Texas.
From Science Daily • Dec. 11, 2023
If that coincides with a windless high pressure, the ESO sometimes has to resort to back-up measures.
From BBC • Sep. 27, 2023
“How can you stand it?” she fumed to a redheaded sailor who was taking advantage of the windless hours to give the carved dolphin at the prow a fresh coat of paint.
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
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