North Wind

Pronunciation: /nɔrθ wɪnd/

Definitions of north wind

noun a wind coming from the north direction

Example Sentences

A1 The north wind is cold.

A2 I prefer to stay indoors when the north wind blows.

B1 The north wind can make the temperature drop significantly.

B2 Sailors know to be cautious when the north wind picks up at sea.

C1 The north wind is known for its chilling effect on the landscape.

C2 Meteorologists study the patterns of the north wind to predict weather changes.

Examples of north wind in a Sentence

formal The north wind brought a chill to the air as it blew through the town.

informal I hate when the north wind starts blowing, it's so cold!

slang Man, that north wind is no joke, it's freezing out here.

figurative The north wind of change is blowing through the company, bringing new policies and procedures.

Grammatical Forms of north wind

• plural: north winds
• comparative: more north wind
• superlative: most north wind
• present tense: blows from the north
• future tense: will come from the north
• perfect tense: has come from the north
• continuous tense: is coming from the north
• singular: north wind
• positive degree: north wind
• infinitive: to be a north wind
• gerund: being a north wind
• participle: a north wind blowing

Origin and Evolution of north wind

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'north wind' likely originated from ancient cultures that observed the direction of winds and associated specific characteristics with each direction.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'north wind' has retained its original meaning of a wind blowing from the north direction, often associated with cold temperatures and winter weather.