western
adjective
1. relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
- the western world
- western thought
Similar word(s): hesperian, occidental
2. of or characteristic of regions of the United States west of the Mississippi River
- a Western ranch
Similar word(s): southwestern, midwestern, northwestern
3. lying toward or situated in the west
- our company's western office
Similar word(s): west
4. of wind; from the west
Similar word(s): west, westerly
Sentences with western as an adjective:
- the western approaches
noun
1. a film about life in the western United States during the period of exploration and development
Definition categories: communication, feature
2. a sandwich made from a western omelet