noun
wynd
Wynd (noun) means a thin lane or passage, often running between houses.
noun
1
A thin lane or passage, often running between houses.
"He flew through the moonlight streets, clattering over cobbles, darting down narrow alleys and up twisty wynds, racing to his love."
— George R.R. Martin, A Clash of Kings (1999)
"Stirling's called an Edinburgh mini-me: the same winding wynds, the same historic core, castle, looming romantic hills. Only a lot cheaper."
— Tom Dyckhoff, The Guardian (2010)
2
A pile of hay stacked up.
Vocabulary Flow
Build your vocabulary from words like wynd.
Vocabulary Flow serves the next word, and the next — meaning, pronunciation and an example each time. Practice at your level, or learn English in your own language.
Start vocabulary practice
Etymology
This word came into English via Middle English wynde, probably from wynden (“to wind, proceed, go”). Compare also Old English ġewind and Old Norse venda.
Related words
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of wynd?
"wynd" (noun) means a thin lane or passage, often running between houses.
What is another word for wynd?
Other words for "wynd" include entry, close, chare, ginnel, alleyway, alley.
What are the different meanings of wynd?
"wynd" has 2 main meanings: 1. A thin lane or passage, often running between houses; 2. A pile of hay stacked up.
