Definitions

1. noun

air moving from a point outside to a point inside, especially when it is used to blow out a fire or to extinguish it.

“The firefighters carefully controlled the flames to prevent them from spreading downwind.”

2. adverb

in a direction away from the wind; to or from the side of the wind, or on the leeward side.

“We set up the campsite downwind of the mountain to avoid the strong gusts.”

3. preposition

in a direction away from the wind.

“We walked downwind of the tree to avoid getting leaves in our hair.”

4. adverb

further or more distant from the wind, especially in a direction away from it.

“The storm was moving downwind, bringing rain to the coastal areas.”

5. adverb

in a direction away from something, especially a direction in which something is moving.

“The boat sailed downwind, taking advantage of the strong breeze.”