Southeaster (Noun)
Meaning
A strong wind from the southeast.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The storm brought a fierce southeaster that made it hard to drive on the exposed roads.
- As the front moved in, a strong southeaster began to pick up, causing trees to sway and branches to break.
- The captain navigated the ship carefully to avoid being caught in the southeaster that was brewing off the coast.
- Residents were advised to secure outdoor furniture and decorations as a powerful southeaster was expected to hit the area later in the day.
- The southeaster was so strong that it blew open the doors of the beachfront restaurant and shattered several windows.