| a turbulent wind at street level around tall structures in a city, characterized by a warming of the air by the heat output from these structures. |
urban wind  (wĭnd)  n. A strong wind generated near or around a group of high-rise buildings, creating areas of intense air turbulence especially at street level. |
| urban wind (ûr'bən wĭnd) Pronunciation Key
A strong wind generated as a result of temperature gradients near or around a group of high-rise buildings. It creates areas of intense air turbulence, especially at street level. |