The direction where the sun sets the direction that is the opposite of east; Definition of west noun in oxford advanced learner's dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
The cardinal point on the mariner's compass 270° clockwise from due. West (plural wests) the direction opposite to that of the earth's rotation, specifically 270°. West synonyms, west pronunciation, west translation, english dictionary definition of west.
Regions or countries west of a certain point: The meaning of west is to, toward, or in the west. The word west is a germanic word passed into some romance languages (ouest in french, oest in catalan, ovest in italian, vest in romanian, oeste in spanish and portuguese). How to use west in a sentence.