Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

southern

[suhth-ern] / ˈsʌð ərn /


ADJECTIVE
pertaining to the south
Synonyms
Antonyms


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.

See Examples For:

The BBC's Orla Guerin saw the impact firsthand when she travelled with southern national security forces to frontline positions where they've been battling Houthi fighters.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

The incident comes just weeks after one of its parks in southern California announced it would close the popular X2 roller coaster after more than 100 people alleged brain injuries from the ride.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

The image extends from southern Germany across the Italian peninsula to Sicily and the southern Mediterranean.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

Marseille prosecutor Nicolas Bessone told reporters in Paris that the paintings were recovered on Thursday during a search of a home in the southern town of Clermont-l'Herault.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

Each bench bore the name of an Osage family, and as I walked around to the southern side of the pavilion, I found the one I was looking for: “Burkhart.”

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann



Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember new words for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com