Synonyms of lees

lees

noun

plural of lee

as in sides

the part or half of something that is sheltered from the wind

the lee of the ship

on the lee side of the mountain

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sides
• hands
• flanks
• tops
• outsides
• rights
• bottoms
• undersides
• feet
• foot
• windwards
• leewards
• faces
• underparts
• underbodies
• lefts
• undersurfaces
• underbellies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• centers
• insides
• interiors
• middles
• midways

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lees

The stars of this formula are upcycled makgeolli lees (a byproduct of Korean rice wine), honey, kaolin clay, and rice hull powder—which together sweep away the gunk residing in your pores, gently buff away uneven texture, and with consistent use, help brighten discoloration. —Sarah Han, Allure, 22 Feb. 2025

Whites are aged both in barrels and in bottles, with barrel aging on lees especially critical for character development. —Emily Cappiello, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025

The lees are designed to provide texture and additional depth, while the barrels allow slow maturation. —Emily Cappiello, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025

These days, his legacy permeates the vibes here, encouraging locals and visitors to savor Sifnos’s flavors, from revithia (chickpea stew cooked overnight in a traditional clay pot) to manoura, a local cheese aged in wine lees. —Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025