1. a waterproof hat with a wide brim that slopes down at the back, worn especially by sailors
Usage: nautical
2. a strong wind or storm coming from the southwest

Examples

• The fisherman pulled on his yellow southwester before heading out into the rain.
• She wore a classic southwester to protect her neck from the spray.
• The southwester brought heavy rains and flooding to the coastal region.
• Weather forecasters predicted a powerful southwester would hit the area by evening.
• The captain ordered all crew to don their southwesters as the storm approached.
• A fierce southwester knocked down power lines across three counties.