Downwind
(adverb)
- In the direction that the wind is blowing; with the wind at one's back.
- Located or situated in the direction that the wind is blowing.
Origin:
From the direction in which the wind is blowing, with 'down' indicating the direction of the wind's flow.
Examples:
- The sailors set their sails downwind and swiftly moved across the sea.
- The airport was located downwind of the industrial park, causing air pollution concerns.