Western Definition

western
adjective
  1. relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts; "the Western world"; "Western thought"; "Western thought"
  2. of or characteristic of regions of the United States west of the Mississippi River; "a Western ranch"
  3. lying toward or situated in the west; "our company's western office"
  4. of wind; from the west
noun
  1. a film about life in the western United States during the period of exploration and development
  2. a sandwich made from a western omelet

"Western" in song lyrics

See how western is used in real songs:

  • "It's a wide range of artist even country western"
    The 49ers — Music
  • "Contested, bust caps, just like a western"
    Afu-Ra f/ A-Sun, Ca-See, Respect — Perverted Monks
  • "She stressing the fact that we gotta stay at the best western"
    Ali f/ Kyjuan, Murphy Lee, Nelly — Wiggle Wiggle

Usage tips for "western"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "western" 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 western to find words that pair well.

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