Southwester: meaning, definitions and examples
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southwester
[ ˈsaʊθˌwɛstər ]
geographical term
A southwester refers to a wind that originates from the southwest, often associated with certain weather patterns. This term is commonly used in meteorology to describe the direction of winds that may bring about specific climatic conditions. In various parts of the world, a southwester can influence temperature and precipitation levels, making it a significant factor in weather forecasting.
Synonyms
southwest wind, southwestern breeze.
Examples of usage
- The southwester brought warm air to the region.
- We expected rain due to the approaching southwester.
- Sailing conditions improved with the southwester wind.
Translations
Translations of the word "southwester" in other languages:
🇵🇹 suroeste
🇮🇳 दक्षिण-पश्चिमी
🇩🇪 südwestlich
🇮🇩 barat daya
🇺🇦 південно-західний
🇵🇱 południowo-zachodni
🇯🇵 南西の
🇫🇷 sud-ouest
🇪🇸 suroeste
🇹🇷 güneybatı
🇰🇷 남서쪽의
🇸🇦 جنوب غربي
🇨🇿 jihozápadní
🇸🇰 juhozápadný
🇨🇳 西南的
🇸🇮 jugozahodni
🇮🇸 suðvestur
🇰🇿 оңтүстік-батыс
🇬🇪 სამხრეთ-დასავლეთი
🇦🇿 cənub-qərb
🇲🇽 suroeste
Etymology
The term 'southwester' combines 'south', derived from Old English 'sūð', meaning the cardinal direction, and 'wester', from Old English 'wester', denoting the western direction. The usage of 'southwester' began to emerge in English during the late 18th century as scientific studies of meteorology became more prominent. Its introduction into weather terminology allowed for more precise descriptions of wind patterns associated with regional climates. The term has since become a staple in the vocabulary of meteorologists, sailors, and weather enthusiasts, emphasizing the intersection of geography and climatology.