Definition of "easterly"

easterly

/ˈiː.stə.li/

noun
plural easterlies
1. (meteorology) Any persistent wind from the east (usually applied to broad currents or belts of easterly winds).
adjective
comparative more easterly, superlative most easterly
1. Facing the east; directed towards the east.
2. Located towards or in the east.
3. Coming from the east.
adverb
comparative more easterly, superlative most easterly
1. In an eastward direction or position; towards the east.
2. From the east.