downwind

Definition

  • adverb: in the direction that the wind is moving
  • adverb or adjective: in the direction that the wind is blowing
  • often + 'of' or 'from'
  • synonyms: leeward

Examples

  • His clothes smelled like smoke after standing 'downwind of' the campfire.

  • Pollution from the factory affects those who live 'downwind from' it.

  • the 'downwind' side of a campfire

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Because I love them so much I cannot dishonor them. I thought you'd say that. No man controls my destiny. Especially not one who attacks downwind and stinks of garlic. Come! Our fighting days are done. By nightfall, we'll celebrate with my father. You understand, of course... (..)
    1991 Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves