chinook
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for chinook, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A warm, dry wind that blows down the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains, quickly raising the temperature.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use chinook
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Borrowed from a Chehalis word naming a Chinook village on the Columbia River.
Full origin of chinook →Frequently asked questions
What does “chinook” mean?
The word “chinook” means a warm, dry wind that blows down the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains, quickly raising the temperature. In plain terms, either the warm mountain wind, or the large Pacific salmon species.
How do you pronounce “chinook”?
“Chinook” is pronounced shih-NUUK (/ʃɪˈnʊk/ in IPA).
How do you use “chinook” in a sentence?
Here is “chinook” used in a sentence: “A chinook melted the snow in just two days.”
What part of speech is “chinook”?
“Chinook” is a noun.
How many meanings does “chinook” have?
“Chinook” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a warm, dry wind that blows down the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains, quickly raising the temperature.