Westerly Very Common

the winds from the west that occur in the temperate zones of the Earth

"The forecast predicts strong westerly winds will push rain across the coast tomorrow."

A westerly wind or storm.

"The captain ordered all hands to secure the cargo as a fierce westerly began battering the ship's hull."

of wind; from the west

"The captain adjusted the sails to catch the strong westerly breeze pushing us toward the harbor."

moving toward the west

"westbound pioneers"

Situated in the west.

"The village has a westerly view of the rolling hills across the valley."

toward the west

"we began to steer away westerly"

from the west

"the wind blew westerly"

Towards the west.

"The storm moved westerly across the plains, bringing rain to our town by morning."

A town in Washington County, Rhode Island, United States.

"After visiting Westerly to see its historic wharves, we drove north toward Providence for lunch."