leeward

🇺🇸 /ˈliːwərd/ 🇬🇧 /ˈliːwəd/
Frequency
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Tags RARE
adverb
R

on the side away from the wind

The leeward side of the mountain was less windy.

adjective
R

sheltered from the wind

The leeward side of the island is a great place for a picnic.

noun
R

the side away from the wind

The boat sailed towards the leeward.

translation

adv. on the side away from the wind
adj. sheltered from the wind
n. the side away from the wind

Word Forms

Plural leewards