eastern
Americanadjective
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lying toward or situated in the east.
the eastern half of the island.
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directed or proceeding toward the east.
an eastern route.
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coming from the east.
an eastern wind.
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(often initial capital letter) of or relating to the East in the U.S..
an eastern congressman.
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(initial capital letter) of or relating to the Eastern Church or to any of the churches comprising it.
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(usually initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of the East; Oriental.
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(usually initial capital letter) (formerly) of or relating to the Soviet Union and its allies.
adjective
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situated in or towards the east
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facing or moving towards the east
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of eastern
before 1000; Middle English esterne, Old English ēasterne; akin to Old Norse austroenn, Old High German ōstrōni. See east , -ern
Example Sentences
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They also said that Sandals resorts are largely in the eastern Caribbean, where Royal Caribbean already has a presence, and that the deal wouldn’t help the cruise line expand its business in the western Caribbean.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
It elevates sea-surface temperatures across the eastern Pacific, fueling hurricanes that send big swells to south-facing beaches.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
A powerful typhoon passing Japan's eastern coast is bringing major disruption and heavy rainfall in its wake.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Polo is the 16th named storm to form in the eastern Pacific this year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
When the Trojans had taken leave of their kind hosts and had successfully rounded the eastern tip of Italy, they kept on sailing southwestward around Sicily with all confidence in their prophetic guide.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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