north wind
Definition
Noun: A wind that originates in the north and blows toward the south. It is often associated with cold temperatures.
Usage
The term "north wind" is used to describe a specific wind direction and its associated weather conditions. It is a standard term in meteorology and everyday language.
Examples
- A cold north wind brought snow to the region overnight.
- Sailors feared the strong north wind that could push them off course.
- The north wind howled through the trees, a sign of the coming winter.
Advanced Usage
- Poetic/Literary Use: Often personified or used to symbolize cold, harshness, or change.
- The north wind whispered secrets of the frozen mountains.
- Meteorological Context: Used in weather reports and forecasts to indicate wind direction and its implications.
- A persistent north wind is expected to keep temperatures below average.
Variants and Related Words
- Northerly (adjective/adverb): Coming from or situated in the north. (e.g., )
- Norther (noun, chiefly North American): A strong cold wind from the north, especially a sudden one.
- Boreas (noun, literary): The personification of the north wind in Greek mythology.
Synonyms
- Northerly
- Boreas (literary)
- Tramontane (a north wind in the Mediterranean region)
Related Phrases
- North wind doth blow: The beginning of a traditional nursery rhyme ("The north wind doth blow, and we shall have snow...").
- The North Wind and the Sun: A title of a famous fable by Aesop about a contest between the two.
Noun
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a wind that blows from the north
