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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

chinook

/tʃɪnuːk/ noun · British & US
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What does chinook mean?

noun

A warm, dry wind from the east or southeast in the western United States and Canada, especially in the Rocky Mountains. A type of wind that brings warm air from the mountains to the surrounding areas.

Example

"The chinook wind brought a welcome respite from the cold winter weather."

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