West Definition
west
adverb
- to, toward, or in the west; "we moved west to Arizona"; "situated west of Boston"
adjective
- situated in or facing or moving toward the west
noun
- the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
- the cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees
- the region of the United States lying to the west of the Mississippi River
- the direction corresponding to the westward cardinal compass point
- British writer (born in Ireland) (1892-1983)
- United States film actress (1892-1980)
- English painter (born in America) who became the second president of the Royal Academy (1738-1820)
- a location in the western part of a country, region, or city
"West" in song lyrics
See how west is used in real songs:
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"Lettin' off smoke like the wild wild west"
(11/5 f/) Taydatay — Roll 'Em Up [Edit] -
"From the north, to the south, to the east, to the west"
1200 Techniques — Where Ur At? -
"O to the two blows of death, Barrick West"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Othorized F.A.M. — We Always Gonna Do It
Words that rhyme with west
Usage tips for "west"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "west" 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 west to find words that pair well.