eastward

1 of 2

adverb or adjective

east·​ward ˈēst-wərd 

: toward the east

eastwards

ˈēst-wərdz 

adverb

eastward

2 of 2

noun

: eastward direction or part

sail to the eastward

Examples of eastward in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb or adjective

Thankfully, that high pressure in the upper atmosphere has weakened some, and is now moving eastward. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

One of the planet’s strongest heat domes will be located over the north-central United States on Tuesday, with its outer edges reaching eastward toward the Mid-Atlantic. — Ben Noll, Washington Post, 14 July 2026

Noun

Within a few seconds, the 408-foot-tall (124-meter) rocket, the largest ever built, cleared the launch tower and turned onto an eastward heading over the Gulf of Mexico. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 23 May 2026

The main risk area Monday shifts to the Interstate 35 corridor and eastward, including southeast Minnesota up through the Twin Cities, with 60 mph winds and 1-inch hail as the primary concerns. — Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 17 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb Or Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eastward

• northeastward
• southeastward

Kids Definition

eastward

1 of 2 adverb or adjective

east·​ward ˈēs-twərd 

: toward the east

eastwardly adverb or adjective

eastwards

-twərdz 

adverb

eastward

2 of 2 noun

: eastward direction or part