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fall wind

American  
[wind] / wɪnd /

noun

Meteorology.
  1. a strong, cold, downhill wind.


Etymology

Origin of fall wind

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

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A blustery fall wind whipped through the rows of radicchio, across the butternut vines and edged the dance floor.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 8, 2023

As Gannon spoke to reporters Tuesday, gusts of damp fall wind swept through the open-sided tent where the Eagles hold news conferences.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 26, 2021

A song so much like sunshine that it essentially disappeared at the first gust of fall wind.

From New York Times • Dec. 6, 2017

They watched cars go by on 23rd, heard the sound of amplified voices in the church, felt the cool fall wind rush down the street.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

But this fellow will stand any fall wind that ever was....

From The Man of the Forest by Grey, Zane