tailwind
The word “tailwind” has 2 syllables: tail-wind
It's pronounced as /ˈteɪlˌwɪnd/
What is synonym and antonym for tailwind?
In the thesaurus, “tailwind” has 18 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for tailwind along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for tailwind
- blast
- blow
- breath
- breeze
- current
- draft
- flurry
- gale
- gust
- headwind
- puff
- squall
- tempest
- tornado
- waft
- wind
- windstorm
- zephyr
Meanings of tailwind
- noun
- A wind that blows in the same direction as the course of an aircraft or ship.
- verb
- Of wind, to blow on a windmill or wind turbine in such a way that wind pressure is exerted on the wrong side of the sail or turbine assembly.
Example Sentences
- The cyclists welcomed the strong tailwind as they raced down the hill.
- The airplane experienced a powerful tailwind, cutting down its travel time.
- The sailboat glided smoothly across the water with the help of a favorable tailwind.
- The runners set new personal records thanks to the gentle tailwind during the race.
- The weather report mentioned a possible tailwind for the marathon runners tomorrow.
On this page you'll find 18 synonyms or another words to tailwind, such as: blast, blow, breath, breeze, current, draft, flurry.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
waft
zephyr
- air
- airflow
- aroma
- atmosphere
- blast
- blow
- breath
- breeze
- chinook
- current
- cyclone
- draft
- draught
- faint breeze
- firmament
- flatus
- flurry
- flutter
- gale
- gust
- headwind
- heaven
- heavens
- hot air
- mistral
- northeaster
- norther
- northwester
- odor
- ozone
- puff
- sea breeze
- sigh
- sky
- smell
- southeaster
- southwester
- squall
- stratosphere
- tailwind
- tempest
- tornado
- troposphere
- typhoon
- vapor
- ventilation
- waft
- wafting
- westerly
- whiff
- whirlwind
- whisk
- wind
- windstorm