south-southeast

noun

south-south·​east ˈsau̇th-ˌsau̇th-ˈēst How to pronounce south-southeast (audio)
: a compass point that is two points east of due south : S22°30′E

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The most beautiful of all the zodiacal constellations is now visible, low toward the south-southeast as darkness falls. Joe Rao, Space.com, 26 June 2026 It was located about 15 miles south-southeast of Corpus Christi, Texas, according to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 16 June 2026 The earthquake's epicenter was roughly 4 miles south-southeast of Portola Valley and occurred at a depth of 6 miles. Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026 The earthquake's epicenter was about 25 miles south-southeast of Detroit. Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for south-southeast

Word History

First Known Use

1555, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of south-southeast was in 1555

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“South-southeast.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/south-southeast. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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