windless

Everyday

Windless means without any wind; the air is still and calm. tree →

In the lessons

In science and geography weather lessons, a windless day is calm; smoke rises straight up and flags hang down. In stories, a windless night can feel hot, still or spooky. Phrases: «a windless day», «windless night», «still and windless».

Examples

• It was a hot, windless afternoon. tree →
• On a windless day, our kite would not fly. tree →
• The lake was still and smooth on the windless morning. tree →
• Smoke rose straight up into the windless sky. tree →
• The sailboat could not move on the windless sea. tree →
• It was a windless night, and everything was silent. tree →

Note

Adjective: «wind» + «-less» (without). Similar: «calm», «still». Opposite: «windy».