downwind

[US]/daʊn'wɪnd/
[UK]/ˌdaʊn'wɪnd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in the direction in which the wind is blowing; with the wind
adj. in the direction toward which the wind is blowing; downwind

Phrases & Collocations

sailing downwind

downwind direction

downwind speed

Example Sentences

you should put down the centerboard about 10cm during downwind。

The sailors sailed downwind to reach their destination faster.

The wildfire spread quickly as the wind carried the flames downwind.

The downwind side of the mountain received less rain than the upwind side.

The pollution from the factory was carried downwind, affecting nearby communities.

The downwind skier picked up speed as they glided effortlessly down the slope.

The downwind leg of the race was challenging due to strong winds pushing against the sailboats.

Farmers planted trees downwind of their fields to act as windbreaks.

The downwind approach to the airport required careful navigation to avoid turbulence.

The downwind swimmer struggled against the current to reach the shore.

The downwind section of the hiking trail provided a refreshing breeze on a hot day.

Real-world Examples

Yesterday, it sent a massive ash plume, more than a mile into the sky blanketing the area downwind.

Source: CNN 10 Student English May/June 2018 Compilation

Let's dump her. And try not to stand downwind.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 4

The bear's taking advantage of the wind, he's coming from downwind.

Source: Jurassic Fight Club

After heavy rainfalls, these alates take to the skies, and spread their queen's genes up to a couple hundred meters downwind.

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

We've only seen these things downwind from here.

Source: Legends of Tomorrow Season 2

So that's what's propagating the spread of the fire right now, is that long-range downwind spotting of that ember cast.

Source: PBS Interview Environmental Series

Not from where I'm standing. - Then move downwind.

Source: The Lion King 2

Because of her down-to-earth service, her business was downwind.

Source: Pan Pan

877. Confirm we are being vectored to fly overhead the airport for right downwind.

Source: ICAO Civil Aviation English

572. Request the longest runway and vectors for a wide downwind due to hydraulic failure.

Source: ICAO Civil Aviation English

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