Vocabulary Entry

easterly

|adjective • noun

adjective

Directed toward the east; coming from the east.

Example Sentences

"The easterly winds brought a refreshing change in the weather."

"We took an easterly route to avoid the heavy traffic in the city."

"The easterly view from the mountain peak was breathtaking at sunrise."

noun

Example Sentences

"The sailor adjusted the sails to catch the easterly more effectively."

"During the summer, the easterly can bring cooler temperatures to the coast."

"An easterly can sometimes signal a change in the weather pattern."