WINDWARD Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of windward

as in upwind

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noun

as in leeward

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Recent Examples of windward

Adjective

But settlements on the windward side of mountain ranges are also vulnerable to extreme rainfall events—like the ones caused by typhoons messing with the region’s airflow patterns. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 9 Mar. 2026 Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 Dec. 2025

Noun

Total rainfall of nearly 3 feet was expected on the higher windward slopes, turning rivers into raging torrents and threatening mudslides. — Alexa St. John, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026 Windward portions of the Big Island and Maui could receive another 1 to 2 inches, with storm totals on the Big Island's windward side reaching 30 to 40 inches, according to the National Hurricane Center. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for windward

Recent Examples of Synonyms for windward

Adjective

Places like Bellemont, Snowbowl and even downtown Flagstaff are on the upwind side of the mountain.

— Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025

Definition of upwind

Noun

Winds are ramping up across the state already with wind gusts up to 50 mph along ridge tops and wind prone, leeward areas of Oahu, Molokai, Lanai and Maui, the weather service said.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026
In this case, those most intense rains would be in areas near Hilo and Volcanoes National Park, while downsloping winds could be boosted on the leeward side near Kona.

— Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of leeward

Noun

Several other wagons used during the days of the cattle drives, including a buckboard and mail wagon, are lined up on either side.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
The 28-year-old spent the second half of last campaign on loan at West Ham United, starting 14 league games for the side.

— Sam Joseph, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of side

Noun

Andoni Iraola’s side are still hoping to do a deal with Paris Saint-Germain for Bradley Barcola, who prefers to play on the left flank, having discussed a move all summer.

— Jon Mackenzie, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
The Grand Ditch, center, is seen along the flanks of the Never Summer Range in western Rocky Mountain National Park.

— Logan Smith, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

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