Windward – On the side facing the wind

(Pronounced wind-wuhd)

To remember the definition of the word windward, use the following mnemonic:

The wind lifted the tent upwards (windward), and the campers realised they had pitched it on the side of the hill facing the wind. 

Examples of windward in a sentence

On the windward leg of the race the wind was so strong it almost knocked some of us over.

It's so restless here on the windward side of the island.

All the trees on the windward side of the house were blown over last night in the storm.