Easterly
Pronunciation: /ˈiːstərliː/
Easterly (adjective)
- Coming from the east direction.
- Moving or facing towards the east.
Examples
- The easterly breeze cooled the afternoon.
- Easterly winds often bring rain to the region.
Common collocations: easterly breeze, easterly wind, easterly course, easterly direction, strong easterly
Easterly (noun)
- A wind that blows from the east.
Examples
- An easterly brought cooler temperatures.
- The easterly was strong and persistent.