Definition of WESTWARD

westward

Meanings

Noun

  • the cardinal compass point that is a 270 degrees
  • The western region or countries; the west.

Adjective Satellite

  • moving toward the west

Adverb

  • toward the west
    • "they traveled westward toward the setting sun"

Adj

  • Lying toward the west.
  • Moving or oriented toward the west.

Adv

  • Toward the west.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English westward, from Old English westweard.

Synonyms

due west, W, west, westbound, westerly, westwards

Scrabble Score: 15

westward is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
westward is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
westward is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

westward is a valid Words With Friends word