windblown

[ wind-blohn ]

adjective

1. blown by the wind:

   windblown hair.

2. (of trees) growing in a certain shape because of strong prevailing winds.
3. (of a hairstyle) bobbed short, with the ends combed toward the forehead.

windblown

/ ˈwɪndˌbləʊn /

adjective

1. blown by the wind
2. (of a woman's hair style) cut short and combed to look as though it has been dishevelled by the wind
3. (of trees, shrubs, etc) growing in a shape determined by the prevailing winds
4. (of trees) felled by the wind

Word History and Origins

Origin of windblown¹

First recorded in 1585–95; wind ¹ + blown ¹

Example Sentences

Looking elegantly windblown in a sweater, her mass of hair cascading like the precious garland of some Irish deity, Farrow has a tendency to trail off in conversation.

From Los Angeles Times

And if you were on the grounds, you could feel all of that windblown dust sticking to you.

From Los Angeles Times

The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a windblown dust advisory for the Coachella Valley from Saturday afternoon through Sunday night, with more wind gusts expected.

From Los Angeles Times

Matthew Cuba, the squadron’s cultural resource manager, said the formation of white sand dunes inadvertently buried the site with windblown silt protecting the archaeological remains.

From Seattle Times

The South Coast Air Quality Management District also issued a windblown dust advisory for Riverside and San Bernardino counties, particularly in the Coachella and east San Bernardino valleys.

From Los Angeles Times