Pronunciation

/west/

Definitions

• Noun: 1. The western direction or side, opposite east. 2. A geographical region, often characterized by dry climate and cowboy culture. 3. (U.S.) The western United States. 4. (Brit./Austral.) A part of a country’s mainland towards the west coast, e.g., “the West Midlands.”
• Adjective: Western; located or situated in the west. 3. Characteristic of the west; pertaining to western customs or traditions.

Phrases

• “Go west” can mean to travel or move towards the west or pursue new opportunities.
• “The Wild West” refers to the period in U.S. history marked by lawlessness and frontier life.
• “Western front” is a military term referring to a line of battle, particularly in World War I and II.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “We decided to take a road trip across the American West.”
• Adjective: “The sun sets in the west, casting a warm glow over the landscape.”
• Adverb: “The cowboy rode towards the west, following the sun.”

Synonyms

• Western
• Westernized
• Occidental
• Wasteland (in a metaphorical sense)
• Outwest (informal)