noun
- winds that blow from the east
Usage: meteorology; plural form
Examples
- The easterlies brought cool air from the ocean.
- Sailors had to adjust their course due to strong easterlies.
- The weather pattern showed persistent easterlies over the region.
- Trade winds include both easterlies and westerlies.
- The easterlies made sailing difficult for ships heading west.
- Meteorologists predicted that the easterlies would continue for several days.