up-wind in a sentence

adv.

Definition

Up-wind refers to the direction from which the wind is blowing, indicating a position that is facing the source of the wind.

The smoke from the campfire drifted up-wind, filling the air with a rich, smoky aroma.
He positioned himself up-wind of the deer to avoid being detected by their keen sense of smell.
As the storm approached, the sailors adjusted their sails to take advantage of the up-wind breeze.
The scent of blooming flowers carried up-wind, reaching us in the garden where we sat.
She took careful steps up-wind, ensuring that the gusts wouldn't blow the ashes of the fire toward her.