Adjective (1)
one particularly windy day should shake the last of the autumn leaves from the trees
gave his usual windy speech about working for the common people
a windy saleswoman who told us a lot more than we wanted to know about vacuum cleaners Adjective (2)
a windy little creek
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April weather is cool, wet, and often windy at altitude.—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026 The windy city is also a finalist along with Atlanta to host the 2028 convention.—Adam Beam, AJC.com, 6 Mar. 2026 The iron frame is strong and won’t tip over on windy days, while the seat cushions are plush and provide support and softness.—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 5 Mar. 2026 Stay inside on dry, windy days.—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for windy
Word History
First Known Use
Adjective (1)
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)