LEEWARD Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of leeward

as in downwind

being in the direction that the wind is blowing we moved to the leeward side of the ship so that we wouldn't have the wind in our faces

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downwind

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leeward

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noun

as in windward

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Recent Examples of leeward

Adjective

While most people think of Hawaii as a tropical place, the leeward side of the island is drier, and Hawaii has a year-round fire season, Walker explained. — Brisa Colon and Aya Elamroussi, CNN, 7 Aug. 2021 Further north, on the off-the-grid Cayo Frances, learn to fish from legendary fly fisherwoman Lori-Ann Murphy, and enjoy the placid, shallow waters of the leeward side of the island. — Ali Wunderman, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Jan. 2020

Noun

Trinidad and Tobago Police Service say Brown was having dinner and drinks with friends in Castara, a seaside village on the leeward coast of the island of Tobago. — Mitch Picasso, FOXNews.com, 28 Nov. 2025 The islands want to move, as waves and wind push sand from the ocean edge to the leeward or sound side. — Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 12 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for leeward

Recent Examples of Synonyms for leeward

Adjective

This has the district encouraging people who live in the immediate area and in the downwind areas to remain indoors, keep windows and doors closed, and use air filtration.

— Brandon Downs, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Using multiple cars allowed simultaneous upwind and downwind readings.

— Deena Theresa, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026

Definition of downwind

Noun

There is another helm aft, which allows sailors to enjoy the exhilaration of the windward hull.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 July 2026
But Giles Scott closed the door on Brazil, with Goodison clipping the turning mark with the tip of his windward foil below the surface.

— Andrew Rice, New York Times, 22 June 2026

Definition of windward

Noun

In January, the bank asked the judge to throw out Arbuckle’s claims, arguing that evidence exchanged by both sides showed no key factual disputes requiring a jury to resolve.

— Chase Jordan July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
In one of the first plays of full 11-on-11 work, Dak Prescott found Pickens on the right side for a quick completion.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026

Definition of side

Noun

Quintero, the complaint said, did a fat transfer to the buttocks, chest, trapezius and biceps for Patient 1 after removing 3,000 cubic centimeters of supernatant fat from the chest, abdomen, flanks, and back.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026
Analysis Oliver Glasner wants his wingbacks to have a real engine; the ability to get up and down the flank with serious energy and discipline.

— Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 28 July 2026

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