southwestern

adjective south·west·ern \ sau̇(th)-ˈwe-stərn \

|Updated on: 18 Aug 2018

Definition of southwestern

1 : lying toward or coming from the southwest

2 often capitalized : of, relating to, or characteristic of a region conventionally designated Southwest

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southwesternmost

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Recent Examples of southwestern from the Web

British detectives investigating the poisoning of two people by the nerve agent Novichok in southwestern England said Friday that a small bottle found in the home of one of the victims tested positive for the deadly substance.

— Fox News, "UK police confirm source of Novichok poisoning," 13 July 2018
There are ranch homes in the area, but officials say no structures have been burned. — A large wildfire that started over a month ago in southwestern Colorado is no longer considered a threat.

— scott sonner, The Seattle Times, "Crews gaining on huge Nevada wildfire visible from space," 10 July 2018
Elsewhere, firefighters were taking advantage of rain showers and increased humidity in their battle against a wildfire that has been burning for more than a month near Durango in southwestern Colorado.

— CBS News, "Some progress vs. wildfires raging in drought-stricken West," 9 July 2018
Meanwhile, a bombing in southwestern Baluchistan killed at least 70 people at a rally for a candidate running for the state legislature.

— antonio olivo, Washington Post, "As former Pakistan leader returns to begin jail sentence, deadly bombing adds to ‘atmosphere of fear’," 13 July 2018
The ferry offers a scenic river view along southwestern Cincinnati and Boone County.

— melissa reinert, Cincinnati.com, "Anderson Ferry sends best wishes to MS Lucky Lady," 13 July 2018
The Japan Meteorological Agency said as much as 10 centimeters (3 inches) of rain per hour fell on large parts of southwestern Japan.

— mari yamaguchi, The Seattle Times, "Many out of power, water in flood-hit Japan; over 150 dead," 10 July 2018
Searches and cleanup efforts were taking place in the southwestern region where several days of heavy rainfall set off flooding and landslides in a widespread area.

— Fox News, "Japan says death toll from floods climbs to 100," 10 July 2018
Natives of the small town on the southwestern fringe of Wales are proud to have two independent butchers but no branch of Tesco, an otherwise ubiquitous supermarket.

— The Economist, "A Welsh town shows Britain a new way to welcome refugees," 5 July 2018

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