Definition of easterly
1 : situated toward or belonging to the east the easterly shore of the lake
2 : coming from the east an easterly storm
People Are Reading
Origin and Etymology of easterly
obsolete easter eastern
easterly
Definition of easterly
easterlies
: a wind from the east
Recent Examples of easterly from the Web
-
Tropical Wave: A trough or cyclonic curvature maximum in the trade-wind easterlies.
-
Tropical Wave: A trough or cyclonic curvature maximum in the trade-wind easterlies.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'easterly.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
First Known Use of easterly
15th century
EASTERLY Defined for English Language Learners
easterly
playDefinition of easterly for English Language Learners
-
: located or moving toward the east
-
: blowing from the east
EASTERLY Defined for Kids
easterly
playDefinition of easterly for Students
1 : toward the east They sailed easterly. They sailed in an easterly direction.
2 : from the east an easterly wind
Learn More about easterly
-
Spanish Central: Translation of easterly Nglish: Translation of easterly for Spanish speakers
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up easterly? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!