westerly

adverb
UK: /ˈwestərli/
US: /ˈwestərli/

  1. In a direction towards the west.

    1. The wind is blowing westerly today, so dress warmly today.
    2. The ship sailed in a westerly direction, hoping to reach the distant shore quickly.
westerly adjective

  1. Situated in or facing the west; coming from the west.

    1. We have a westerly view from our living room window now.
    2. The westerly winds brought a welcome change in temperature overnight every time.
westerly noun

  1. A wind blowing from the west.

    1. The forecast predicts a strong westerly this afternoon quickly.
    2. Sailing against a westerly can be challenging for novice sailors immediately.

  2. A place or district situated in the west.

    1. She moved to a small westerly town after retiring every year.
    2. The westerly part of the island is known for its rugged cliffs in time.

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The phonetic transcription of "westerly" is /ˈwestərli/ in British English and /ˈwestərli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "westerly": "The wind is blowing westerly today, so dress warmly today.". More examples on the page.