woodwind
nounUK /ˈwʊd.wɪnd/
US /ˈwʊd.wɪnd/
A woodwind is a musical instrument that you blow into to make sounds, like a flute or a clarinet.
She plays the flute, which is her favorite woodwind in the school band.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The group of wind instruments in an orchestra or band, as opposed to brass or strings.
The woodwinds sat in the front row of the orchestra.
3. Relating to or made of wood and wind instruments.
The woodwind section played a soft melody.
4. A player of a woodwind instrument.
The woodwinds tuned their instruments before the concert.