down East
Americannoun
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New England.
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the state of Maine.
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Canadian. the Atlantic Provinces.
adverb
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in, to, or into New England.
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in, to, or into the state of Maine.
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Canadian. in, to, or into the Atlantic Provinces.
Etymology
Origin of down East
An Americanism dating back to 1810–20
Example Sentences
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An adoring crowd stretched out the door, down East Washington Street and into a nearby alley.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
In light traffic, we made our way past Lewiston High, down East Avenue and Lisbon Street, Lewiston Strong stickers adorning the rear windshields of many cars.
From Slate • Dec. 4, 2024
Capitol down East Capitol Street, according to a profile in Omaha Magazine.
From Washington Times • Jun. 7, 2023
I'll never forget that walk down East 2nd Street four or five days before Christmas.
From Salon • Dec. 24, 2022
Then he got into his squad car and headed down East Oriole.
From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen
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