easterly

UK /ˈiː.stə.li/ US /ˈiː.stɚ.li/
adj 3adv 2noun 1name 1

Definitions

noun

1

Any persistent wind from the east (usually a broad current or belt of easterly winds).

adj

1

Facing the east; directed towards the east.

an easterly course or voyage

2

Located towards or in the east.

the easterly side of a lake

3

Coming from the east.

an easterly wind

The village itself is built on a ridge above the harbour, rows of sturdy cottages over which spume is hurled by easterly gales.

adv

1

In an eastward direction or position; towards the east.

2

From the east.

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