windswept

adjective

wind·​swept ˈwin(d)-ˌswept How to pronounce windswept (audio)
Synonyms of windsweptnext
: swept by or as if by wind

Examples of windswept in a Sentence

The sailors looked windswept and tired.
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From the Gulf’s emerald waters to the Atlantic’s windswept barrier islands, the South is home to some of the prettiest stretches of shoreline in the country. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2026 Pontal da Carrapateira, a small, windswept peninsula of cliffs and bluffs that towers over crashing waves, swirling waters, and ocean spray. Austin Bush, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2026 The result is more naturally flushed, windswept look, in line with the boyfriend blush trend. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2026 The rooms The 14 sea view cottages, built of native stone and coral on Quaker-era bones, sit along a windswept ridge where trade winds do most of the work. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for windswept

Word History

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of windswept was in 1791

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“Windswept.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windswept. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

windswept

adjective
wind·​swept -ˌswept How to pronounce windswept (audio)
: disturbed by or as if by wind
a windswept beach

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