southwestern

/sa‍ʊθwˈɛstən/

/ˌsaʊθˈwɛstɝn/

southwestern

situated in or oriented toward the southwest

synonyms : southwest

of a region of the United States generally including New Mexico; Arizona; Texas; California; and sometimes Nevada; Utah; Colorado

Southwestern

a dialect of Middle English

synonyms : West Saxon

Examples

1. The cactus has become a popular symbol in Southwestern design and decor.

2. This one is the Southwestern.

3. His southwestern childhood had sparked his interest in Native American art.

4. Forest fires hit the southwestern states.