Easterly

/ˈiːstərli/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A wind that comes from the east.

The passage was filled with an easterly that made the temperature feel mild.

A place situated to the east.

In the easterly part of the town, new residential buildings are being constructed.

adjective

Pertaining to the east; situated in the direction of the east.

The easterly winds brought a chill to the air.

Moving or directed toward the east.

The ship sailed in an easterly direction across the ocean.

Middle English, from east + -ly.

easterly direction

The direction towards the east.

easterly winds

Winds blowing from the east.

east

The direction toward the point of the horizon where the sun rises.

eastward

Moving or facing toward the east.