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Definition of downwind

downwind

/ˌdaʊnˈwɪnd/
down · wind
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• adverb

1

In or toward the direction in which the wind is blowing.

Example

"The deer could not smell the wildlife photographer because she had carefully positioned herself downwind."

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• adjective

1

Situated in or moving toward the direction in which the wind is blowing.

Example

"The downwind communities were advised to close their windows due to the smoke from the wildfire."

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• noun

1

The direction in which the wind blows; a wind blowing behind a moving vessel or aircraft.

Example

"The sailboat picked up considerable speed once it turned into the downwind."

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• Rhymes for downwind

• Nearby Words

downvote
downward
downwardly
downwind
downy
downy snake
downy woodpecker

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 18th century as an English compound combining 'down' (in the sense of moving along with a current) and 'wind'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Downwind. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/downwind
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