Easterly

Easterly wind blows.

Early commerce to the Americas relied on the trade winds—the prevailing easterly winds that circle the Earth near the equator.

The fire, fanned by an easterly wind, destroyed the city centre.

an easterly course or voyage

the easterly side of a lake

an easterly wind

The village itself is built on a ridge above the harbour, rows of sturdy cottages over which spume is hurled by easterly gales.