Downwind is a term used to describe the direction of the wind relative to an object or person. It is the opposite of upwind, and is usually used in reference to sailing or flying. The term downwind can be broken down into three parts: LEEWARD (7 letters), LEE (3 letters), and ALEE (4 letters). LEEWARD is the direction away from the wind, while LEE and ALEE both refer to the side of an object that is sheltered from the wind.