word
trade winds
TRAYD WINDZ
treɪd wɪndzListen
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Syllable breakdown
tradewinds
Dictionary meaning
The persistent and consistent winds that flow from the subtropical high-pressure areas toward the equator; crucial to global weather patterns and historically important for sailing routes.
History and origin
From 'blow trade' (to blow steadily in the same direction) — originally 'trade' meant 'track, path'.
Common mispronunciations
TRAYED windzTRAID winds
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