Southeaster: meaning, definitions and examples

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southeaster

 

[ ˌsaʊθˈiːstər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geography direction

The term 'southeaster' refers to a wind or weather phenomenon that comes from the southeast direction. This wind is typically associated with warmer, more humid air and can influence weather patterns in the regions it affects. In maritime contexts, southeaster winds can be particularly relevant for navigation and sailing, as they may impact sea conditions and routes. Understanding the characteristics of southeaster winds can be important for meteorologists and climate scientists.

Synonyms

southeast wind, southeasterly.

Examples of usage

  • The southeaster brought tropical rainfall to the coast.
  • Sailors adjusted their sails to take advantage of the southeaster.
  • The weather forecast indicated a strong southeaster this afternoon.

Translations

Translations of the word "southeaster" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sudeste

🇮🇳 दक्षिण-पूर्व

🇩🇪 Südosten

🇮🇩 tenggara

🇺🇦 південно-східний

🇵🇱 południowy wschód

🇯🇵 南東の

🇫🇷 sud-est

🇪🇸 sudeste

🇹🇷 güneydoğu

🇰🇷 남동쪽의

🇸🇦 الجنوب الشرقي

🇨🇿 jihovýchod

🇸🇰 juhovýchod

🇨🇳 东南的

🇸🇮 jugovzhod

🇮🇸 suðaustur

🇰🇿 оңтүстік-шығыс

🇬🇪 სამხრეთ-აღმოსავლეთი

🇦🇿 cənub-şərq

🇲🇽 sureste

Etymology

The word 'southeaster' is derived from the combination of 'south' and 'easter', both of which are directional terms used in navigation and cartography. The earliest known uses of these terms can be traced back to the Old English and Middle English periods, where they were utilized to describe cardinal points on a compass. The word 'south' comes from the Proto-Germanic *sunthwaz, which is related to the Old High German 'sund' and Old Norse 'suðr', while 'east' comes from the Proto-Germanic *austrō, which is connected to the Latin 'aurora' meaning dawn. As navigation and exploration evolved, so too did the vocabulary surrounding directions, leading to the adoption of terms like 'southeaster' to describe specific wind patterns that originate from the southeast. Over centuries, this term has been embraced in various scientific, meteorological, and nautical contexts, signifying the importance of understanding wind directions in both weather prediction and maritime activities.