Vocabulary Entry

westerly

|adjective • noun

adjective

Relating to the west; moving or directed toward the west.

Example Sentences

"The westerly winds brought cooler temperatures to the region."

"We watched the sun set in a westerly direction from the hilltop."

"The boat sailed on a westerly course across the ocean."

noun

Example Sentences

"The westerly made the sailing conditions more challenging."

"During the storm, we experienced a strong westerly."

"The westerly altered the usual weather patterns of the area."