down-wind in a sentence

adv.

Definition

Down-wind refers to the direction in which the wind is blowing, typically indicating a position or movement away from the source of the wind.

The smell of freshly baked bread wafted down-wind, enticing passersby to stop at the bakery.
As the boat sailed down-wind, the crew struggled to adjust the sails for optimal speed.
The smoke from the campfire drifted down-wind, leaving the hikers coughing and waving their hands.
She positioned herself down-wind of the group to avoid the strong scent of their colognes.
The kite soared gracefully down-wind, catching the favorable breeze that made it dance in the sky.