Definition of "west" in English

noun

1. The direction opposite to that of the earth's rotation, specifically 270°.

   • We used to live in the west of the country.
   • Portugal lies to the west of Spain.

2. The western region or area; the inhabitants thereof.

3. (ecclesiastical) In a church: the direction of the gallery, opposite to the altar, and opposite to the direction faced by the priest when celebrating ad orientem.

adjective

1. Situated or lying in or toward the west; westward.

2. (meteorology) Of wind: from the west.

3. Of or pertaining to the west; western.

4. From the West; occidental.

5. (ecclesiastial) Designating, or situated in, the liturgical west, that part of a church which is opposite to, and farthest from, the part containing the chancel.

adverb

1. Towards the west; westwards.

   • This thoroughfare bears (to the) West.

verb

1. To move to the west; (of the sun) to set.