Eastern Definition

eastern
adjective
  1. lying toward or situated in the east; "the eastern end of the island"
  2. of or characteristic of eastern regions of the United States; "the Eastern establishment"
  3. lying in or toward the east; "the east side of New York"; "eastern cities"
  4. relating to or characteristic of regions of eastern parts of the world; "Eastern Europe"; "the Eastern religions"
  5. from the east; used especially of winds; "an eastern wind"; "the winds are easterly"

"Eastern" in song lyrics

See how eastern is used in real songs:

  • "I take a plane straight from the eastern"
    DipSet f/ Wayne Marshall, Vybz Kartel — Straight Off the Top
  • "Booga-nam Brooklyn Bed-Stuy Eastern"
    Talib Kweli & Hi Tek f/ Mos Def — This Means You
  • "hammond la south eastern"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "eastern"

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