Easterly Definition & Meaning

easterly
adverb
  1. from the east; "the winds blew easterly all night"
adjective
  1. lying in or toward the east; "the east side of New York"; "eastern cities"
  2. from the east; used especially of winds; "an eastern wind"; "the winds are easterly"
noun
  1. a wind from the east

"Easterly" in song lyrics

See how easterly is used in real songs:

  • "christine and theofelis or easterly"
    AOL — AOL
  • "ed easterly"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "easterly"

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