1. On the side away from the wind
   "on the leeward side of the island"

1. The direction in which the wind is blowing
   "The leeward side of the island was sheltered from the strong winds"
    
2. The side of something that is sheltered from the wind
   "Campers set up their tents on the leeward side of the hill to protect against the strong winds";
   - lee, lee side

1. Away from the wind
   "they were sailing leeward";
   - upwind

Derived forms: leewards

See also: downwind, lee

Type of: direction, face, side

Antonym: downwind, windward

Encyclopedia: Leeward