Meaning & Definition of word "West"

West

/wɛst/

1. The direction toward the left side of a person facing north, opposite of east.
- Example: The sun sets in the west.
2. The area or region to the west of a specified point.
- Example: They traveled to the west to explore new lands.
3. The western part of the world, especially in reference to Western culture or societies.
- Example: He is studying the development of the West in the modern era.

1. Located in or coming from the west.
- Example: They live in a west-facing house that gets a lot of afternoon sun.

1. Towards the west; in a westward direction.
- Example: The crew sailed west to find new territories.

●From Old English 'west', from Proto-Germanic 'westraz', meaning 'the direction of the setting sun'.

the Wild West:

Refers to the American frontier period, known for lawlessness and cowboy culture.

to go west:

To die, especially in a euphemistic or humorous sense.

westward expansion:

The historical movement of settlers into the American West.

western:

Pertaining to the west or the western part of something.

westward:

Moving or situated toward the west.

westerly:

Coming from the west; toward the west.

Meaning: Referring to someone from a western state in the USA

● Example Sentence: He's a west coast guy, always chill and laid back.

Meaning: A term used in hip-hop culture to denote a cool or trendy lifestyle associated with the West Coast.

● Example Sentence: She's got that west vibe with her laid-back style.