leeward
pronunciation
How to pronounce leeward in British English: UK [ˈli:wəd]
How to pronounce leeward in American English: US [ˈliwərd]
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- Noun:
- the direction in which the wind is blowing
- the side of something that is sheltered from the wind
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- Adjective:
- on the side away from the wind
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- Adverb:
- toward the wind
Word Origin
- leeward (adj.)
- 1660s, "situated away from the wind," on the opposite of the weather side of the ship; from lee + -ward.
Antonym
Example
- 1. Stunning victorian on black sound in leeward yacht club !
- 2. The nhc warned of swells from the storm affecting the leeward islands and puerto rico over the next couple days , although no coastal watches or warnings were in effect .
- 3. Atlantic standard time ( ast ) on september 14 , the u. s. national hurricane center ( nhc ) reported that igor was located roughly 710 miles ( 1140 kilometers ) east of the northern leeward islands .