northwind

[US]/ˈnɔːθwɪnd/
[UK]/ˈnɔːrθwɪnd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a cold wind blowing from the north; Northwind database (a sample database used in software development)

Phrases & Collocations

northwind blast

feel the northwind

northwind chill

caught by northwind

northwind blowing

against the northwind

strong northwind

northwind's howl

facing northwind

sought northwind

Example Sentences

the northwind blew fiercely across the open fields.

we sought shelter from the northwind in a cozy cafe.

the northwind carried a chill that bit through our layers.

the sailors braced themselves against the northwind's force.

a northwind warning was issued for the coastal region.

the northwind rustled the leaves on the bare branches.

we watched the northwind whip the waves into a frenzy.

the northwind howled through the mountain passes.

the northwind made the lake surface shimmer and dance.

the northwind's bite was intensified by the rain.

we felt the sharp sting of the northwind on our faces.

the northwind carried the scent of pine and snow.

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