Synonyms for

Southwest

Verb / ˌsaʊˈθwest / Another word for southwest — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Southwest means the direction halfway between south and west.

Synonyms & similar words

sw southwestward southwestern southwest southwesternunitedstates souwest southwesterly sou'west southwesterly southwester southwestward south-westward south-west southwestern southern westerly western southernly southward southeastern southerly south southwestwards southeast southwesterlies wester south-western

Synonyms by register

Formal

southwesterly

Literary

the sun's setting path the land of the setting sun

Antonyms

northeast north east southeast northwest

Common collocations

  • southwest wind
  • southwest corner
  • southwest region
  • southwest direction
  • southwest coast
  • southwest monsoon
  • southwest passage

Word family

adjective southwestern
adverb southwestward

Usage note

Southwest is a cardinal direction. It is often used to refer to a specific region of the United States, particularly Arizona, New Mexico, and parts of California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and Texas.

Example sentences

  1. We drove to the southwest to see the Grand Canyon.
  2. The weather is usually warm and sunny in the southwest.
  3. The southwest region of the country is known for its deserts and canyons.
  4. The airplane turned towards the southwest direction to avoid the storm.
  5. I love the food in the southwest, especially the tacos and guacamole.

Quotes

  • I'm going to the Southwest. Any suggestions on where to go?
  • The Southwest is full of surprises and color.
  • Southwest, the place where the skies are as wide as your dreams.

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