Easterly (Noun)
Meaning
A wind from the east.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The easterly carried the sweet scent of blooming flowers through the city streets.
- Strong easterlies blowing across the coast made it difficult for the fishermen to set sail.
- A gentle easterly breeze rustled the leaves of the tall trees in the forest.
- The approaching storm brought an easterly that was colder and more unforgiving.
- Sailors knew to be prepared for the fierce easterlies that would test their navigation skills.