leeward meaning

UK US /ˈliwɚd/ 2 syllables

leeward (noun): the direction in which the wind is blowing.

leeward has 4 meanings in this dictionary, as noun, adjective and adverb.

leeward as a noun

  1. the direction in which the wind is blowing

    Opposite: windward

    Type of: direction

    Kinds: to leeward

  2. the side of something that is sheltered from the wind

    Synonyms: lee, lee side

    Opposite: windward

    Type of: side

leeward as an adjective

  1. on the side away from the wind
    • on the leeward side of the island

    Opposite: windward

    Similar: downwind

leeward as an adverb

  1. away from the wind
    • they were sailing leeward

    Synonyms: upwind

    Opposite: windward

How to pronounce leeward

leeward is pronounced /ˈliwɚd/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Words that rhyme with leeward

Scrabble score: 11 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with LE · words ending in RD · 7-letter words

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