Meaning & use
Levanter
Last updated
A strong, persistent easterly wind that blows across the western Mediterranean, especially around the Strait of Gibraltar.
See it in a sentence
Sailors delayed their crossing of the strait until the levanter died down.
A levanter brought thick cloud and humid air over Gibraltar for three straight days.
A note on using this word
The name comes from the Levant, the eastern Mediterranean region from which the wind appears to originate.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “Levanter”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.