I. ˈlüə(r)d ( usual nautical pronunc ), ˈlēwə- adjective
Etymology: lee (I) + -ward
: situated away from the wind : downwind
leeward side of the house — Hamlin Garland
— opposed to windward
II. noun
( -s )
: the lee side
advisable to try to sail to leeward of your objective — H.A.Calahan
— opposed to windward