Southwest Definition
southwest
- adverb
- to, toward, or in the southwest
- adjective
- coming from the southwest; "the winds are southwesterly"
- situated in or oriented toward the southwest
- noun
- the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
- the southwestern region of the United States generally including New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Nevada, California, and sometimes Utah and Colorado
- the direction corresponding to the southwestward compass point
- a location in the southwestern part of a country, region, or city
"Southwest" in song lyrics
See how southwest is used in real songs:
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"To take over the Southwest"
Big Mike — Somethin Serious -
"A thug claimin' Southwest"
Blaze Ya Dead Homie — Str8 Outta Detroit -
"The wild, wild southwest"
Clika One f/ Don Cisco, South Park Mexican/SPM — Dirty Dirty
Words that rhyme with southwest
Usage tips for "southwest"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "southwest" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for southwest to find words that pair well.