Leeward
7 lettersadjectivemoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
On or toward the side sheltered from the wind, or in the direction toward which the wind is blowing.
“The sailors anchored on the leeward side of the island to avoid the worst of the gale.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
lee·ward
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Synonyms
leeupwind
Antonyms
windwarddownwind
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Wordle
Contains double-E and ends in -WARD with a W that is uncommon in this position
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Scrabble
W (4 pts) and double-E make this a better-than-average scoring seven-letter word
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