eastern
ˈiːstərn
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Definition of eastern - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
locationsituated in or towards the east
  • The eastern part of the city is beautiful.
eastbound eastward
2.
culturerelated to Asian countries such as India and China
  • Eastern cuisine is popular worldwide.
3.
windRareblowing from the eastRare
  • An eastern wind brought cool air.
eastbound eastward
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Expressions with eastern

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common squirrel species native to eastern North America
The eastern gray squirrel is common in city parks.
half of the Earth east of the Prime Meridian
Australia is located in the eastern hemisphere.
common wild rabbit in North America
The eastern cottontail is often seen in suburban gardens.
large ape native to eastern Africa
The eastern gorilla is critically endangered.
juniper tree native to eastern North America
The eastern red cedar grows widely in Virginia.
medium-sized bird in the Americas, known for aggressive behavior towards larger birds
The eastern kingbird fiercely defended its territory from the invading hawk.

Origin of eastern

Old English, ēast (east)

Terms with eastern included in their meaning

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geography
eastern region or area of a place
urban area
eastern part of a city or town
dance
Middle Eastern dance with hip and abdomen movements
Middle Eastern cuisine
round flat bread with a pocket inside
Middle Eastern dish
grape leaves filled with rice and meat
finance
unit of currency in several Middle Eastern and North African countries
location
in the eastern part of a country
american geography
state in eastern United States, noted for coal mines and Allegheny Plateau

Examples of eastern in a sentence

  • They explored the eastern regions of the country.
  • Eastern philosophy offers deep insights.
  • Eastern traditions are celebrated annually.
  • The eastern breeze was refreshing.
  • Sailing was smooth with the eastern gusts.

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  1. French:oriental, de l'Est, ...
  2. German:östlich, orientalisch, ...
  3. Italian:orientale, asiatico, ...
  4. Spanish:oriental, ...
  5. Portuguese:oriental, asiático, ...
  6. Chinese:东部的, 东亚的, ...
  7. Japanese:東部の, 東洋の, ...
  8. Arabic:شَرْقِيّ, آسيوي, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִזְרָחִי, אַסְיָאתִי, ...
  10. Russian:восточный, азиатский, ...
  11. Ukrainian:східний, ...
  12. Hindi:पूर्वी, पूर्वीय, ...
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