Westerly

Full definition of westerly

Adjective

1. Situated in the west.
2. (of wind) Coming from the west.

Synonyms

• ponent

Related terms

• (wind) wester

Adverb

1. Towards the west.

Usage notes

Used by Land Surveyors when they do not want to be specific (not Astronomic West)

Noun

1. A westerly wind or storm.

Synonyms

• zephyr