windward

Word parts

wind + -ward

Preposition

Preposition windward

1. Moving or facing into the wind; where the wind is coming from.

Antonyms

• leeward

Related words

• toward

Adjective

Positive windward

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. Being in the wind.

   The waves were crashing on the windward side of the island.

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