easterly

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Like previous tests, the company plans to launch the Starship spacecraft on an easterly trajectory during a roughly hourlong flight.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

A brisk easterly breeze will develop in southern England and south Wales.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

It was driven by strong easterly Santa Ana winds of 30 to 40 mph.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

"That's because we're seeing more south-westerly wave events than easterly wave events," he added.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

He had been no more than an ugly boy at easterly Rock when the city fell.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin