downwind

adverb or adjective

down·​wind ˈdau̇n-ˈwind 

: in the direction that the wind is blowing

Synonyms of downwind

• leeward

Examples of downwind in a Sentence

we were downwind of the deer, so it couldn't smell us

Recent Examples on the Web

Three wolves, trotting single-file with heads and tails down, started to cross the flat half a mile downwind of the caribou. — Frank Glaser, Outdoor Life, 1 Apr. 2026

Blowing dust downwind of desert sinks may reduce visibilities. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 15 Apr. 2026

And Salt Lake City was downwind from Cold War Era nuclear weapons test sites. — Kirk Siegler, NPR, 2 May 2026

But what’s most surprising is what’s taking place downwind — thanks to their mutual animosity and assets. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1545, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for downwind

• chagrined
• rescind
• upwind
• whirlwind
• woodwind
• finned
• ginned
• grinned
• pinned
• sinned
• skinned
• thinned

Kids Definition

downwind

adverb or adjective

down·​wind ˈdau̇n-ˈwind 

: in the direction that the wind is blowing