1. situated toward or coming from the west

1. toward or from the west

1. a wind that blows from the west

Examples

• The storm is moving in a westerly direction.
• We sailed westerly across the lake.
• The westerly winds brought cooler temperatures.
• Their house faces westerly toward the mountains.
• A strong westerly was blowing all afternoon.
• The westerly exposure gives them beautiful sunsets.
• The plane headed westerly toward California.