southwest
south
saʊθ
sawth
west
ˈwɛst
vest
British pronunciation
/saʊθˈwɛst/
SW
sou'-west

Definition & Meaning of "southwest"in English

Southwest
01

the direction midway between south and west

southwest definition and meaning
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The wind blew from the southwest.
02

the area or region located in the southwest part of a place

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The farm is situated in the southwest of the valley.
southwest
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in the direction midway between south and west

southwest definition and meaning
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The desert stretched southwest, vast and arid under the afternoon sun.
southwest
01

oriented or directed toward the southwest

southwest definition and meaning
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She enjoys hiking in the rugged terrain of the southwest region.
02

originating from or flowing from the southwest

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The southwest breeze brought a refreshing chill to the evening.
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