Southwest

/saʊθˈwɛst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a direction on the compass, bearing 225 degrees.

We were headed in a southwest direction across the desert.

the southwestern part of a country or region.

The southwest of the country is known for its beautiful landscapes.

adjective

relating to the southwest region or direction, specifically the compass point that is halfway between south and west.

The southwest winds brought a warm breeze to the coast.

located in the southwest part of a place.

They traveled to the southwest corner of the city for the festival.

adverb

in the southwest direction.

They moved southwest, away from the storm.

Middle English, from south + west.

Southwest Airlines

A major American airline based in Dallas.

Southwest Passage

A nautical route through the waters south of North America.

Southwestern style

A style of architecture or decoration inspired by the culture of the southwestern United States.

south

The cardinal direction opposite to north.

west

The cardinal direction opposite to east.

southward

In a direction toward the south.