southwest

/sa‍ʊθwˈɛst/

/ˌsaʊθˈwɛst/

Southwest

the direction midway between south and west

synonyms : sou'-west

a location in the southwestern part of a country, region, or city

the direction corresponding to the southwestward compass point

the southwestern region of the United States generally including New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, California, and sometimes Utah and Colorado

southwest

to, toward, or in the southwest

synonyms : sou'west

southwest

situated in or oriented toward the southwest

coming from the southwest

Examples

1. The wind blew from the southwest.

2. The town lies in the southwest of the province.

3. They migrated in a southwest direction.

4. We need to hike southwest to reach the campsite before sundown.