easterly

American  

[ee-ster-lee] / ˈi stər li /

adjective

1. moving, directed, or situated toward the east.

   an easterly course.

2. (especially of a wind) coming from the east.

   an easterly gale.

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adverb

1. toward the east.

2. from the east.

noun

plural

easterlies

1. a wind that blows from the east.

easterly British  

/ ˈiːstəlɪ /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or situated in the east

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adverb

1. towards or in the direction of the east

2. from the east

   an easterly wind

noun

1. a wind from the east

easterly Scientific  

/ ē′stər-lē /

1. A wind, especially a prevailing wind, that blows from the east. The trade winds in tropical regions and the prevailing winds in the polar regions are easterlies.

2. See illustration at wind

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Other Word Forms

• easterliness noun

Etymology

Origin of easterly

1540–50; obsolete easter eastern ( easterling ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Santa Maria is a resort town on Sal Island, while Boa Vista is the cape's most easterly island.

From BBC

While Storm Ingrid will affect south-western parts of England, for the rest of the UK, we will start to see a brisk south-east to easterly wind.

From BBC

Since 2011, scientists have tracked the recurring appearance of the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt, a massive band of gulfweed that moves from the equator toward the Caribbean during periods of strong easterly winds.

From Science Daily

Strong easterly winds and thunderstorms are expected throughout parts of the UK later on Friday.

From BBC

There will be some flooding and difficult travelling conditions with a strong easterly wind also developing through the day.

From BBC