prevailing wind

noun

: the usual wind in an area or region
—used to refer to the direction of the wind
The prevailing wind in this region is from the east.

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After a back nine defined by exceptional routing that utilizes prevailing wind patterns effectively, Torre closes with a memorable par-4 finishing hole that demands one final decision. — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 The prevailing wind will be in the players’ faces, so club selection off the tee will be interesting. — Dennis Esser, New York Times, 15 July 2026 The prevailing wind blew the flames toward two neighboring houses of the same architectural style. — Kris Habermehl, CBS News, 20 May 2026 Our backs were toward the southwest, the direction of the prevailing wind, when disaster struck. — Jim Hoagland, Outdoor Life, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prevailing wind

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“Prevailing wind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prevailing%20wind. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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