southeaster

noun

south·​east·​er sau̇th-ˈē-stər How to pronounce southeaster (audio)
sau̇-ˈē-
Synonyms of southeasternext
1
: a strong southeast wind
2
: a storm with southeast winds

Word History

First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of southeaster was in 1753

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“Southeaster.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/southeaster. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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southeaster

noun
south·​east·​er sau̇-ˈthē-stər How to pronounce southeaster (audio)
sau̇-ˈē-
: a storm, strong wind, or gale coming from the southeast

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