2
Any persistent wind from the east (usually applied to broad currents or belts of easterly winds).
1
lying in or toward the east
"the east side of New York"
"eastern cities"
2
from the east; used especially of winds
"an eastern wind"
"the winds are easterly"
3
Facing the east; directed towards the east.
1
from the east
"the winds blew easterly all night"
2
In an eastward direction or position; towards the east.
Example Sentences
"the east side of New York"
adjective
"eastern cities"
adjective
"an eastern wind"
adjective
"the winds are easterly"
adjective
"the winds blew easterly all night"
adverb
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