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

Changes with this advisory A Storm Surge Warning has been issued from the Steinhatchee River eastward to the Suwannee River, Florida. — Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026

There are tropical storm warnings westward to parts of Louisiana and farther eastward into Florida. — Terry Eliasen, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Noun

As the moon moves eastwards along that low-sloping path, much of its nightly movement is sideways along the horizon rather than steeply down below it. — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026

The Farmers’ Almanac expects an active storm pattern across the southern United States, with above-normal precipitation possible from California and the Southwest eastward through Texas, the Gulf Coast and the Southeast. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 7 Aug. 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