southward

1 of 2

adverb or adjective

south·​ward ˈsau̇th-wərd 

: toward the south

southwards

ˈsau̇th-wərdz 

adverb

southward

2 of 2

noun

: southward direction or part

sail to the southward

Examples of southward in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb or adjective

Changes with this advisory The Tropical Storm Warning has been extended southward to Sargent, Texas. — Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026

Mexico declared eradication in 1991, and efforts to zap the flies continued moving southward. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 June 2026

Noun

Assembly District 66 Four Democrats were competing for the seat, which includes many South Bay communities, stretching from El Segundo and Manhattan Beach southward through Torrance and San Pedro. — Ryan Carter, Daily News, 3 June 2026

Best viewing chances Tuesday night, May 5, will be in the Upper Peninsula, with much of northern Michigan southward forecasted for cloudy skies and chances of rain overnight May 5-6, local National Weather Service offices predict. — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 5 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb Or Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

southward

adverb or adjective

south·​ward

ˈsau̇th-wərd

: toward the south

southwards

-wərdz

adverb