downwind

Word parts

down- + wind

Pronunciation

• (Canada) IPA ^(key): /ˌdaʊnˈwɪnd/

Preposition

Preposition downwind

1. If ${\displaystyle x}$ is downwind of ${\displaystyle y}$, the air is moving from ${\displaystyle y}$ to ${\displaystyle x}$.
   • Antonym: upwind

   Our house was downwind of the factory and the smell was terrible.

   If you don't want the animals to know you're there, you should stay downwind.