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leeward

Syllabification: (lee·ward)

Pronunciation: /ˈlēwərd, ˈlo͞oərd/

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Definition of leeward

adjective & adverb

on or toward the side sheltered from the wind or toward which the wind is blowing; downwind: [as adjective]:the leeward side of the house [as adverb]:we pitched our tents leeward of a hillContrasted with windward.