adjective
western
In, from, or toward the west.
Mountains rise along the western edge of the valley.
Etymology
The direction-word takes an adjective-forming ending. Western describes origin, position, or movement associated with the west.
More examples
- The storm reaches the western counties by noon.
- Her family comes from the western part of Texas.
- Please use the building's western entrance.
Forms
western
Similar words
- westward
- Emphasizes direction toward the west rather than location or origin.
- westerly
- Often describes winds from the west or movement toward it.