east

Definition

• n. the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
• n. the countries of Asia
• n. the region of the United States lying to the north of the Ohio River and to the east of the Mississippi River
• n. the direction corresponding to the eastward cardinal compass point

Word forms

Plural

easts

Example sentences

1. n.

   The sun rises in the east every morning.

2. a.

   They took the eastern route to avoid traffic.

3. adv.

   The children ran east toward the playground.