Oxford Dictionary English headwind noun noun BrE BrE//ˈhedwɪnd// ; NAmE NAmE//ˈhedwɪnd// Wind Add to my wordlistjump to other resultsa wind that is blowing towards a person or vehicle, so that it is blowing from the direction in which the person or vehicle is moving compare tailwind See related entries: WindSee headwind in the Oxford Advanced American DictionaryCheck pronunciation: headwind oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com