lee

[li]

lee Definition

• 1. the side of something that is sheltered from the wind or that is generally away from a prevailing wind
• 2. a sheltered or less exposed area

Using lee: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lee" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The boat was anchored in the lee of the island.

• Example

  We found a nice spot in the lee of the building to have our picnic.

lee Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for lee

• downwind
• calm
• protection
• sheltered side

Antonyms for lee

• windward
• exposed

Phrases with lee

• in the lee of

  sheltered from the wind or weather

  Example

  We set up camp in the lee of the mountain.

• under the lee of

  protected from the wind or weather by something

  Example

  The sheep were huddled under the lee of the barn.

• give someone the lee of the land

  to allow someone to have an advantage or to be in a more favorable position

  Example

  The company gave its employees the lee of the land by offering them flexible work hours.

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Summary: lee in Brief

'Lee' [li] refers to the side of something that is sheltered from the wind or generally away from a prevailing wind. It can also refer to a sheltered or less exposed area. Examples include 'The boat was anchored in the lee of the island' and 'We found a nice spot in the lee of the building to have our picnic.' Phrases include 'in the lee of,' 'under the lee of,' and 'give someone the lee of the land.'