lee ‧ ward /ˈliːwəd, ˈluːəd $ -ərd/ BrE AmE adjective , adverb
1 . the leeward side of something is the side that is sheltered from the wind OPP windward :
We camped on the leeward side of the mountain.
2 . technical a leeward direction is the same direction as the wind is blowing OPP windward
to leeward (=in a leeward direction)
The ship cruised slowly to leeward.