Windward is the direction upwind from the point of reference, i.e. towards the direction from which the wind is coming. Leeward is the direction downwind from the point of reference, i.e. along the direction towards which the wind is going.

What is meant by leeward side?

In sailing terminology, windward means "upwind," or the direction from which the wind is blowing. ... An island's windward side faces the prevailing, or trade, winds, whereas the island's leeward side faces away from the wind, sheltered from prevailing winds by hills and mountains.

What is leeward side in simple words?

: the lee side. leeward. adjective. Definition of leeward (Entry 2 of 2) : being in or facing the direction toward which the wind is blowing also : being the side opposite the windward.