west wind

Thân thiện

A gentle west wind rustles the leaves of the tall oak tree.

Definition

Noun: A wind that blows from the west to the east. It is a prevailing wind in the temperate zones of the Earth, often associated with bringing weather systems from the ocean to land areas.

Usage

The term "west wind" is used to describe a specific meteorological phenomenon based on its direction of origin. It is commonly used in weather forecasts, sailing, poetry, and general descriptions of wind patterns. - The west wind brought cooler air and rain clouds from the ocean. - Sailors hoped for a steady west wind to carry them eastward.

Advanced Usage

• Poetic/Classical Reference: In literature and mythology, the "west wind" (often personified, e.g., Zephyrus in Greek mythology) is a common symbol for gentleness, change, or the arrival of spring.
  • The poet invoked the west wind as a "breath of Autumn's being."

Variants and Related Words

• Westerly (noun/adjective): A wind blowing from the west; situated toward or coming from the west.
  • A strong westerly is expected tomorrow.
• Zephyr (noun): A term for a gentle, mild west wind, often used poetically.

Synonyms

• Westerly
• Zephyr (specifically a light or gentle west wind)

Related Phrases

• Prevailing westerlies: The dominant west-to-east wind belts found in the middle latitudes of both hemispheres.

Học thuật

Noun

1. wind that blows from west to east

Từ đồng nghĩa

• wester