1. On the side exposed to the wind
   "the windward islands"

1. The direction from which the wind is coming
   "The sailors positioned themselves on the windward side of the boat"
    
2. The side of something that is toward the wind
   "The sailors adjusted the sails on the windward side of the ship"

1. Toward the wind
   "they were sailing windward";
   - downwind

Derived forms: windwards

See also: upwind, weather

Type of: direction, face, side

Antonym: leeward, upwind

Encyclopedia: Windward