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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

tailwind

/ˈteɪlwɪnd/ noun · British & US
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What does tailwind mean?

noun

A wind that blows from behind, helping to propel a vehicle or aircraft forward. In computing, a utility-first CSS framework for building custom user interfaces.

Example

"The sailboat picked up speed as it caught the tailwind, gliding smoothly across the water."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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