English · Travel & Places
southwest
/ˌsaʊθˈwɛst/
[/ˌsaʊθˈwɛst/]
between south and west
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The direction or point on the compass midway between south and west.
Example
They travelled toward the southwest, where the desert stretched out under a blazing sun.
They travelled toward the southwest, where the desert stretched out under a blazing sun.
Etymology
A compound of 'south' and 'west'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in navigation, weather, and geography.