noun
- plural of east; the cardinal direction or compass point opposite west, or regions/areas lying in that direction
Usage: typically used in geographical or directional contexts
Examples
- The easts of the country experience milder winters.
- Winds from the easts brought cooler air to the region.
- The explorer mapped the easts and wests of the continent.
- Several easts of the state have been affected by drought.
- The ship sailed toward the easts in search of new trade routes.