leeward >> ˈliːwəd
Definition: [adjective] situated on or towards the side sheltered from the wind; downwind.
Example: the leeward side of the house
Definition: [adverb] on or towards the side sheltered from the wind; downwind.
Example: we pitched our tents leeward of a hill
Definition: [noun] the side sheltered or away from the wind.
Example: the ship was drifting to leeward