west
adverb
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Definition of west
(Entry 1 of 7)
: to, toward, or in the west
west
adjectiveDefinition of west (Entry 2 of 7)
1
: situated toward or at the west
the west exit
2
: coming from the west
a west wind
west
nounDefinition of west (Entry 3 of 7)
1a
: the general direction of sunset : the direction to the left of one facing north
b
: the compass point directly opposite to east
2 capitalized
a
: regions or countries lying to the west of a specified or implied point of orientation
b
: the noncommunist countries of Europe and America
3
: the end of a church opposite the chancel
4 often capitalized
a
: the one of four positions at 90-degree intervals that lies to the west or at the left of a diagram
b
: a person (such as a bridge player) occupying this position during a specified activity
West
biographical name (1)
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Definition of West (Entry 4 of 7)
Benjamin 1738–1820 American painter
West
biographical name (2)Definition of West (Entry 5 of 7)
Nathanael 1903–1940 originally Nathan Wallenstein Weinstein American novelist
West
biographical name (3)Definition of West (Entry 6 of 7)
Dame Rebecca 1892–1983 pseudonym of Cicily Isabel Andrews née Fairfield English critic and novelist
West
biographical name (4)Definition of West (Entry 7 of 7)
Thomas — see de la warr
Examples of west in a Sentence
Adverb
They drove west after they got off the highway. They live just west of here.Adjective
cities on the west coastNoun
There's a beautiful pond to the west of the trail. We will be traveling into the city from the west. If that way is east, then this way is west. Floods have caused extensive damage in the West. Come explore the natural wonders of the American West. policies foreign to the West
Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb
Lost Creek Farm is 6 blocks west, just west of County Line Road between Jay Road and Delechant. — Mark Samuelson, The Denver Post, "Big ranch, small town: McStain brings its sustainable homes to a small-scale neighborhood in Erie with an uncrowded feel," 29 Aug. 2019 As planned, Davis ran the boat farther west, where the continental shelf, in the span of a few miles, drops from 200 feet deep to 3,000 feet deep. — Tom Stienstra, SFChronicle.com, "Humpbacks, killer whales, fin whales star in coastal spectacle," 28 Aug. 2019 Lake Correctional, located on U.S. Highway 27 about 30 miles west of Orlando, houses about 1,100 male inmates. — Stephen Hudak, orlandosentinel.com, "Fourth Lake Correctional Institution guard charged in videotaped beating of prisoner," 19 Aug. 2019 The residents of Orange, Texas, about 115 miles west of Houston near the Gulf of Mexico, started their workweek on a not-so-pleasant note: The heat index had spiked to 111 degrees before 9 a.m., thanks to an extreme dew point of 83 degrees. — Matthew Cappucci, chicagotribune.com, "‘Ring of fire’ pattern brings dangerous heat, severe storms, flooding," 15 Aug. 2019 Getting there: From Interstate 40 about 13 miles west of Flagstaff, take Exit 178 for Parks and go 0.4 mile north to Old Route 66. — Mare Czinar, azcentral, "Route 66 'ghost roads' hike: Walk in the vanishing path of the Mother Road," 1 Aug. 2019 The saloon and museum are two blocks west on Houston Street, but a woman was promoting the heck out of those side shows while standing next to a stuffed lion that tourists are warned not to pet. — Elaine Ayala, ExpressNews.com, "Tourists flock to corner across the Alamo and fail to see the history there," 30 July 2019 Out in the state’s far west, the canal failure came at an especially cruel moment. — Mitch Smith, New York Times, "America’s Farmers, Reeling From Floods, Face a New Problem: No Water," 29 July 2019 Once combined, the space would have windows facing north, south, east, and west, allowing light to flood the home during all hours of the day. — Lucia Tonelli, ELLE Decor, "Inside a Chanel Fashion Executive’s High-Glam Sutton Place Home," 26 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
The shootings sent the two neighboring west Texas cities into chaos as police hunted for the gunman. — Sanya Mansoor, Time, "7 People Killed, 22 Injured in Odessa Mass Shooting. Here’s What We Know So Far," 1 Sep. 2019 Her west county district includes the lower Russian River and the Sonoma coast, both popular tourist destinations in the warmer months. — Shwanika Narayan, SFChronicle.com, "‘Nothing we can do’: Dark prospects for businesses with PG&E shut-offs," 31 Aug. 2019 This sent North America for a wild ride: Its west coast first stretched out then sections later compressed. — Maya Wei-haas, National Geographic, "Hidden earthquake risk found lurking beneath Los Angeles," 30 Aug. 2019 While attempting to navigate the curve south of the intersection, the motorcyclist crossed the yellow line, drove onto the west gravel shoulder and lost control. — Jeff Rumage, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "For the second time this summer, a motorcyclist has died at this town of Saukville intersection," 26 Aug. 2019 The wreck was reported shortly before 6 a.m. on west Interstate 8 just east of Second Street in El Cajon. — Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Woman’s car ends up under semi in I-8 crash in El Cajon; driver suspected of DUI," 26 Aug. 2019 The west block of Georgia Street from Illinois Street to Capitol Avenue will be closed from 1 to 8 p.m. — Elizabeth Depompei, Indianapolis Star, "Downtown Indianapolis will be packed this weekend. Here's what you should know.," 22 Aug. 2019 The new owner acquired the local store’s fixtures, accounts and inventory and moved its staff to the Jurgensen’s Market on Linda Vista Avenue that was a staple of that west Pasadena neighborhood. — Carol Cormaci, La Cañada Valley Sun, "La Cañada History: One Hit Wonder captures 1999 battle of the bands," 19 Aug. 2019 Ten days ago a Taliban car bomb aimed at Afghan security forces ripped through a busy west Kabul neighborhood in the same district, killing 14 people and wounding 145. — Fox News, "Dozens dead, wounded in Afghanistan wedding hall suicide attack, witnesses say," 17 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The 31-year-old has spent six years in west London following a £31m move from Anzhi Makhachkala, going on to make 295 appearances across all competitions. — SI.com, "Juventus Eye Move for Willian as Forward's Contract Enters Final Year at Chelsea," 3 Sep. 2019 The boat had departed Santa Barbara Harbor on Saturday and the fire broke out about 3 a.m. Monday while it was anchored off Santa Cruz Island, about 90 miles (145 kilometers) west of Los Angeles. — Time, "Search for Survivors on California Diving Boat Called Off as 34 People Presumed Dead," 3 Sep. 2019 The Yutu-2 rover is set to continue its mission, heading west of the crater. — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, "China Claims Lunar Rover Found a Gel-Like Substance on the Moon," 3 Sep. 2019 The fire broke out about 3 a.m. as the Conception was anchored off Santa Cruz Island, about 90 miles (145 kilometers) west of Los Angeles. — Stefanie Dazio, Twin Cities, "Searchers look for 9 missing in California boat fire, 25 die," 3 Sep. 2019 The storm was over Grand Bahama Island, about 105 miles east of West Palm Beach, moving west-northwest at 1 mph. — Jeff Weiner, orlandosentinel.com, "Hurricane Dorian prompts overnight curfew for Osceola County," 2 Sep. 2019 There it is expected to encounter a strong ridge of high pressure and veer to the west-northwest toward Florida. — Los Angeles Times, "Hurricane Dorian takes aim at Florida," 28 Aug. 2019 Dorian's center was some 30 miles southeast of St. Lucia and the storm was moving west-northwest at 13 mph. — CBS News, "Tropical Storm Dorian could be hurricane as it nears Puerto Rico, forecasters say," 27 Aug. 2019 Dorian was about 30 miles southeast of St. Lucia at 5 a.m. Tuesday and moving at 13 miles per hour west-northwest with winds near 50 miles per hour, according to the National Hurricane Center. — Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, "Tropical Storm Dorian hurls toward Caribbean islands; Puerto Rico under hurricane watch," 27 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'west.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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