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Definition of upwind

upwind

/ˌʌpˈwɪnd/
up · wind
Plural:upwinds
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upwind Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

Into or against the direction of the wind; toward the point from which the wind blows.

Example

"Because they were standing upwind of the campfire, they avoided the thick smoke."

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• adjective

1

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

Example

"The sailors prepared for the challenging upwind leg of the regatta."

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• noun

1

A wind blowing against the direction of travel, or an upward current of air.

Example

"The glider caught a strong upwind near the ridge and gained altitude."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When hunting or tracking, staying 'upwind' of an animal means the wind blows from you toward the animal, carrying your scent to it; to remain undetected, a tracker must stay 'downwind' of the animal.

• Rhymes for upwind

• Nearby Words

upward
upwardly
upwelling
upwind
urach
urach falls
uracoan rattlesnake

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