easternmost

adjective

east·​ern·​most ˈē-stərn-ˌmōst How to pronounce easternmost (audio)
: furthest to the east
… the northern tip of the island of Newfoundland, Canada's easternmost province.Vanda Sendzimir
No trip to Honolulu is complete without a drive to the easternmost point, Makapuu, about 30 minutes from Waikiki.The New York Times

Examples of easternmost in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The easternmost hurricane to form in the tropical Atlantic in June. Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024 The previous record for easternmost tropical Atlantic hurricane was set in 1933, which saw six major hurricanes. Marina Koren, The Atlantic, 2 July 2024 Beryl has also set the record for the easternmost hurricane to form in the Tropical Atlantic in June, beating a previous record set in 1933. Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN, 1 July 2024 Barbados Best for adventurous spirits Although Barbados isn’t typically top of mind for families thinking about a Caribbean vacation, the region’s easternmost island is a playground for adventurous spirits. Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 28 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for easternmost 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1631, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of easternmost was circa 1631

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“Easternmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/easternmost. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.

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