Definition of southwest
(Entry 1 of 3)
: to, toward, or in the southwest
southwest
nounDefinition of southwest (Entry 2 of 3)
1a : the general direction between south and west
b : the point midway between the south and west compass points
2 capitalized : regions or countries lying to the southwest of a specified or implied point of orientation especially : the southwestern part of the U.S.
southwest
adjectiveDefinition of southwest (Entry 3 of 3)
1 : coming from the southwest
a southwest wind
2 : situated toward or at the southwest
the southwest corner
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