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2 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Prevailing' in a Sentence

"Predominant; having greater influence, significance, or occurrence, especially in the context of prevailing winds." more

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The prevailing feeling on a holiday is joy.
In their town, the prevailing tradition during the holiday season is to decorate houses with colorful lights.

Prevailing

pri-vey-ling
adjectivePredominant; having greater influence, significance, or occurrence, especially in the context of prevailing winds.

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Last Updated On: May 29, 2024
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