1. the direction toward the point of the horizon where the sun rises
2. the eastern part of a country, region, or area

1. located in or toward the east
2. coming from the east

1. toward the east

Examples

• The sun rises in the east.
• We drove east for three hours.
• The east coast has many beautiful beaches.
• An east wind brought cooler temperatures.
• The restaurant is on the east side of town.
• They moved from the west to the east.
• The east wing of the building was renovated last year.