Definition of Southwest

1. Noun. The compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees.

Exact synonyms: Sou'-west, Southwestward, Sw
Generic synonyms: Compass Point, Point

2. Adjective. Coming from the southwest. "The winds are southwesterly"
Exact synonyms: Southwesterly
Similar to: South
Derivative terms: Southwester

3. Adverb. To, toward, or in the southwest.
Exact synonyms: Sou'west, South-west

4. Noun. The southwestern region of the United States generally including New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, Nevada, California, and sometimes Utah and Colorado.

5. Adjective. Situated in or oriented toward the southwest.
Exact synonyms: Southwesterly, Southwestern
Similar to: South

6. Noun. The direction corresponding to the southwestward compass point.
Generic synonyms: Direction

7. Noun. A location in the southwestern part of a country, region, or city.
Generic synonyms: Location

Definition of Southwest

1. n. The point of the compass equally from the south and the west; the southwest part or region.

2. a. Pertaining to, or in the direction of, the southwest; proceeding toward the southwest; coming from the southwest; as, a southwest wind.

Definition of Southwest

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Southwest

southings
southland
southlands
southmost
southness
southpaw
southpaws
southron
southrons
souths
southsaid
southsay
southsays
southward
southwards
Southwest
southwester
southwesterly
Southwestern
southwestern lip fern
southwestern toad
southwestern united states
southwestern United States
southwestern white pine
southwesters
southwests
southwestward
southwestwardly
southwestwards
southwest by south

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