southwest

Definition

• n. the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
• n. the southwestern region of the United States generally including New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Nevada, California, and sometimes Utah and Colorado
• n. the direction corresponding to the southwestward compass point

Word forms

Plural

southwests

Example sentences

1. n.

   The town lies in the southwest of the country, close to the mountains.

2. a.

   They took a southwest route to avoid the heavy traffic in the city.

3. adv.

   The wind blew from the southwest, bringing warm air with it.