Wind
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Example:
Imagine you're in a crowded room, and someone opens a door to a quieter, less crowded hallway. This is similar to how wind works because just like people naturally flow towards less crowded spaces, air moves from areas of high pressure to areas of low pressure. In both scenarios, the movement is driven by pressure differences: people are pushed by the discomfort of the crowd, while air is pushed by atmospheric pressure imbalances.
Practice Version
Wind: Air movement caused by pressure differences wind. Wind is the movement of air from high-pressure areas to low-pressure areas.