Vocabulary Entry

windward

|adjective • noun

adjective

Located or directed toward the direction from which the wind is blowing.

Example Sentences

"The boat sailed on the windward side of the island."

"We found a windward spot that offered a great view of the ocean."

"During the hike, we enjoyed the cool breeze on the windward slope."

noun

Example Sentences

"The windward of the mountain was covered in lush greenery."

"Sailors prefer to navigate to the windward side of the bay."

"Wildflowers thrive on the windward side of the hill."