southeastern

adjective

south·​east·​ern sau̇th-ˈē-stərn 

sau̇-ˈē-

1

often Southeastern : of, relating to, or characteristic of a region conventionally designated southeast

2

: lying toward or coming from the southeast

southeasternmost

sau̇th-ˈē-stərn-ˌmōst 

sau̇-ˈē-

adjective

Examples of southeastern in a Sentence

the southeastern corner of the state

Recent Examples on the Web

Rooted in southeastern Wisconsin, the practice has built its reputation on long‑term patient relationships, technology‑driven care and a focus on preserving and improving vision at every stage of life. —Community's Choice Awards, jsonline.com, 7 Mar. 2026

Originating in southern China in 1935, the parasite has spread across the world over the last century, including in Hawaii and the southeastern United States. —Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2026

Isolated thunder and small hail is possible, too, mainly for far southeastern Minnesota. —Joseph Dames, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026

This all centers around how the track is located on the access roads of glorious Albert Park in Melbourne’s southeastern suburbs. —Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

southeast entry 2 + -ern (as in eastern)

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for southeastern

• northeastern
• eastern

Kids Definition

southeastern

adjective

south·​east·​ern sau̇-ˈthē-stərn 

sau̇-ˈē-

1

often capitalized : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Southeast

2

: lying toward or coming from the southeast