lee

noun
UK: /liː/
US: /liː/

  1. The side of something that is sheltered from the wind.

    1. The boat sailed into the lee of the island. [ ] [ ]
    2. We anchored the small boat in the lee of a large rock formation to get out of the strong wind. [ ] [ ]

  2. Shelter given by something that blocks the wind or waves.

    1. They found lee from the storm behind the barn. [ ] [ ]
    2. The sailors sought lee from the hurricane by sailing into a sheltered cove. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

protection shelter shield
lee verb

  1. To give shelter to.

    1. The hill lees the village. [ ] [ ]
    2. The high wall lees the garden from the harsh north winds ensuring healthier plant growth. [ ] [ ]
lee adjective

  1. On the side sheltered from the wind.

    1. The lee side of the ship was calmer. [ ] [ ]
    2. They positioned themselves on the lee shore to avoid the worst of the gale. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lee" in English means: The side of something that is sheltered from the wind., Shelter given by something that blocks the wind or waves..

The phonetic transcription of "lee" is /liː/ in British English and /liː/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lee": protection, shelter, shield.

Example usage of "lee": "The boat sailed into the lee of the island.". More examples on the page.