western

B2
Pronunciation
/ˈwɛstən/
/ˈwɛstɚn/
Noun
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

A film, or some other dramatic work, set in, the historic (c. 1850-1910) American West (west of the Mississippi river) focusing on conflict between whites and Indians, lawmen and outlaws, ranchers and farmers, or industry (railroads, mining) and agriculture.

Adjective
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Of, facing, situated in, or related to the west.

Example Sentences
  • the western approaches
2 Definition

(of a wind) Blowing from the west; westerly.

3 Definition

Occidental.