WINDWARD Synonyms: 24 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of windward

as in upwind

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noun

as in leeward

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Adjective

But settlements on the windward side of mountain ranges are also vulnerable to extreme rainfall events—like the ones caused by typhoons messing with the region’s airflow patterns. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 9 Mar. 2026 Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. — Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 24 Dec. 2025

Noun

Total rainfall of nearly 3 feet was expected on the higher windward slopes, turning rivers into raging torrents and threatening mudslides. — Alexa St. John, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026 Windward portions of the Big Island and Maui could receive another 1 to 2 inches, with storm totals on the Big Island's windward side reaching 30 to 40 inches, according to the National Hurricane Center. — Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for windward

Recent Examples of Synonyms for windward

Adjective

Places like Bellemont, Snowbowl and even downtown Flagstaff are on the upwind side of the mountain.

— Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025

Definition of upwind

Noun

In the case of severe winds during bitterly cold weather, look for elk on leeward slopes where they’re offered some protection.

— Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026
This $800-million, family-friendly Disney beach resort opened in 2011 on the leeward side of Oahu.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of leeward

Noun

Using the textured side of a meat mallet, gently pound the meat until it’s slightly flattened, creating indentations all over the surface.

— Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
The pickup truck was traveling west on Victory Avenue and making a right turn onto northbound Stockton Boulevard when the driver felt an impact on the right side of the truck, CHP Officer Michael Harper of the South Sacramento office said.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of side

Noun

Russia has long threatened retaliatory action against an expansion of NATO's eastern flank and has previously demanded guarantees that Ukraine will never be allowed to join the alliance.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 11 Nov. 2026
The buck had been hit high in the ham, and the exit wound was in the flank on the other side.

— ANGUS CAMERON, Outdoor Life, 11 Nov. 2026

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