1. Warm, dry winds that blow down the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains in winter and spring.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to the specific wind phenomenon in North America; Plural form; singular is 'chinook'
2. A large Pacific salmon with dark flesh, valued as food and for sport fishing.
Usage: Also called king salmon or Chinook salmon; Plural form; singular is 'chinook'
3. A member of an American Indian people of the Pacific Northwest coast.
Usage: Plural form; singular is 'Chinook'; Refers to the indigenous people and their culture

Examples

• The chinooks arrived in early spring, melting the snow within days.
• Fishermen traveled upstream hoping to catch chinooks during the salmon run.
• The Chinooks were skilled traders and navigators along the Columbia River.
• Warm chinooks can raise temperatures by 30 degrees in just a few hours.
• Many restaurants feature chinook salmon on their menus.
• The Chinooks developed a complex society with impressive wooden structures.