Pronunciation: /saʊθˈwɛst/

Definitions of southwest

noun a direction midway between south and west

Example Sentences

A1 I live in the southwest of the city.

A2 The southwest corner of the room is where the sunlight comes in.

B1 The southwest region of the country is known for its beautiful landscapes.

B2 The southwest of the continent has a diverse range of cultures.

C1 The company is expanding its operations to the southwest to reach more customers.

C2 The southwest has been experiencing rapid economic growth in recent years.

adjective located in or moving toward the southwest

Example Sentences

A1 I live in the southwest part of the city.

A2 The southwest corner of the room is where the sunlight comes in.

B1 The southwest region of the country is known for its beautiful beaches.

B2 The southwest wind brought a cool breeze on a hot summer day.

C1 The southwest side of the mountain offers stunning views of the valley below.

C2 The southwest quadrant of the city is undergoing rapid development.

adverb in or toward the southwest direction

Example Sentences

A1 I live in the southwest part of the city.

A2 She turned southwest at the intersection.

B1 The plane is flying southwest towards the coast.

B2 The storm is moving southwest and may hit our area.

C1 The company expanded its operations to the southwest region.

C2 The research team traveled southwest to study the rare species of birds.

Examples of southwest in a Sentence

formal The weather forecast predicts a cold front moving in from the southwest.

informal Let's take a road trip to the southwest for some sunshine and warmth.

slang I heard the party in the southwest is going to be lit this weekend.

figurative The company's profits have been steadily heading southwest for the past few quarters.

Grammatical Forms of southwest

past tense

southwested

plural

southwests

comparative

more southwest

superlative

most southwest

present tense

southwest

future tense

will southwest

perfect tense

has southwested

continuous tense

is southwesting

singular

southwest

positive degree

southwest

infinitive

to southwest

gerund

southwesting

participle

southwesting

Origin and Evolution of southwest

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'southwest' originated from the combination of the words 'south' and 'west' to refer to the direction that is between south and west.
Evolution of the word: The usage of 'southwest' has remained consistent in referring to the direction between south and west, but its application has expanded to also describe regions, climates, and cultures located in the southwest direction.