southwest

What is the Definition of southwest?

Noun:

1. the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
2. the southwestern region of the United States generally including New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, California, and sometimes Utah and Colorado
3. the direction corresponding to the southwestward compass point
4. a location in the southwestern part of a country, region, or city

Adjective:

1. coming from the southwest
2. situated in or oriented toward the southwest

Adverb:

1. to, toward, or in the southwest

Other meanings of southwest (synonyms, cognates).