western

adjective
UK: /ˈwestərn/
US: /ˈwestərn/

  1. In or from the west part of the world or a country.

    1. I like western music. [ ] [ ]
    2. The western part of the country has a lot of mountains. [ ] [ ]

  2. Relating to countries of Europe and North America.

    1. She went to a western restaurant. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many western ideas have influenced the country's development in recent years. [ ] [ ]

  3. Typical of the style of films, books, and television programs about the US in the 19th century.

    1. He is a western movie actor. [ ] [ ]
    2. The film is a classic western with cowboys and gunfights on dusty streets. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

occidental westerly
western noun

  1. A film, book, or story about the US in the 19th century.

    1. I watched a western last night. [ ] [ ]
    2. He enjoys reading westerns about cowboys and the Wild West. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "western" in English means: In or from the west part of the world or a country., Relating to countries of Europe and North America., Typical of the style of films, books, and television programs about the US in the 19th century..

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

Synonyms for "western": occidental, westerly.

Example usage of "western": "I like western music.". More examples on the page.