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

  • (..) Very nice. Thanks! He found his aroma lacked a certain appeal He could clear the Savannah after every meal I'm a sensitive soul though I seem thick-skinned And it hurt that my friends never stood downwind And oh, the shame He was ashamed Thoughta changin' my name Oh, what's in a name (..)
    1994 The Lion King