Meaning of leeward in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈliwərd/

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1. Adverb

   leeward

   Definitions

   1. toward the wind

   Examples

   • « they were sailing leeward »

   Antonyms

   • windward
   • downwind
   • windward
   • downwind

2. Noun

   leeward

   Definitions

   1. the direction in which the wind is blowing

   Antonyms

   • windward
3. 2. the side of something that is sheltered from the wind

4. Qualitative Adjective

   leeward

   Definitions

   1. on the side away from the wind

   Examples

   • « on the leeward side of the island »

   Synonyms

   • downwind
   • lee(a)

   Antonyms

   • windward