/ ˈwɪndwəd; NAmE -wərd/ adjective , noun
■ adjective
on the side of sth from which the wind is blowing :
the windward side of the boat
OPP leeward
—see also lee
► wind·ward adverb
OPP leeward
■ noun
[ U ] the side or direction from which the wind is blowing :
to sail to windward
—compare leeward