Windward

Pronunciation: /ˈwɪndwərd/

Definitions of windward

noun the side or direction from which the wind is blowing

Example Sentences

A1 The boat sailed towards the windward.

A2 The windward side of the island is known for its rough waters.

B1 The sailors adjusted the sails to catch the windward breeze.

B2 The windward direction is where the storm is coming from.

C1 The strategic position of the windward gave the sailors an advantage in the race.

C2 The windward coast of the continent is prone to strong winds and high waves.

adjective facing or situated toward the direction from which the wind is blowing; upwind

Example Sentences

A1 The windward side of the mountain gets more rain.

A2 The sailors adjusted their course to sail on the windward side of the island.

B1 The windward window of the house rattled in the storm.

B2 The windward coast is known for its strong winds and rough seas.

C1 The windward side of the building is more exposed to the elements.

C2 The windward direction is crucial for sailors to navigate effectively.

Examples of windward in a Sentence

formal The ship sailed along the windward side of the island.

informal We should set up camp on the windward beach to avoid strong gusts.

slang I love surfing on the windward side - the waves are always epic!

figurative She always seemed to be one step ahead, like a windward force guiding her decisions.

Grammatical Forms of windward

• past tense: winded
• plural: windwards
• comparative: more windward
• superlative: most windward
• present tense: windward
• future tense: will windward
• perfect tense: have windward
• continuous tense: is windwarding
• singular: windward
• positive degree: windward
• infinitive: to windward
• gerund: windwarding
• participle: winding

Origin and Evolution of windward

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'windward' originated from Old English 'windweard', which is a combination of 'wind' and 'weard' meaning 'toward the wind'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'windward' has retained its original meaning of 'toward the direction from which the wind is blowing', but has also been extended to refer to the side or direction facing the wind in various contexts such as sailing and geography.