eastern

/ˈistɚn/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. lying toward or situated in the east
   “the eastern end of the island”
2. of or characteristic of eastern regions of the United States
   “the Eastern establishment”
3. lying in or toward the east
   “the east side of New York”
4. relating to or characteristic of regions of eastern parts of the world
   “Eastern Europe”
5. from the east; used especially of winds
   “an eastern wind”

Synonyms for eastern

• east
• east-central
• middle Atlantic
• northeastern
• southeastern
• easterly
• oriental

Antonyms of eastern

• western

Words that rhyme with eastern

• northeastern
• southeastern
• mideastern