east

³east

noun

Definition of EAST

1

a : the general direction of sunrise : the direction toward the right of one facing north b : the compass point directly opposite to west

2

capitalized a : regions lying to the east of a specified or implied point of orientation b : regions having a culture derived from ancient non-European especially Asian areas

3

: the altar end of a church

4

often capitalized a : the one of four positions at 90-degree intervals that lies to the east or at the right of a diagram b : a person (as a bridge player) occupying this position in the course of a specified activity

Examples of EAST

1. The city is framed by mountain ranges to the east and west.
2. The wind blew from the east.
3. This summer has been unusually hot in the East.

First Known Use of EAST

before 12th century