upwind

Word parts

up- + wind

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ʌpˈwɪnd/

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Preposition

Preposition upwind

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

   I'd drop the boat slightly upwind of him so it would blow downwind to him.

   If you don't want the animals to know you're there, don't stand upwind.