1
capitalized
: of, relating to, or characteristic of a region conventionally designated East
2
capitalized
a
: of, relating to, or being the Christian churches originating in the church of the Eastern Roman Empire
b
3
a
: lying toward the east
b
: coming from the east
an eastern wind
Examples of eastern in a Sentence
They live in the eastern part of the state.
the eastern shore of the river
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In the eastern Pacific Ocean near Central America, meteorologists say the atmosphere is becoming more favorable for tropical development.
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Doyle Rice, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Russian attacks in eastern Ukraine on May 22 killed two civilians and wounded two others while inflicting damage on residential areas.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
One of the world’s biggest (but also, smallest) nightlife capitals, the island located off the eastern coast of Spain is known for its high-energy club culture, particularly its raves and myriad flavors of sound — from reggaeton to house music and beyond.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
North Korea launched multiple cruise missiles from one of its eastern coastal provinces on Thursday as its state media reported the ship launch failure, South Korean defense officials said.
—Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Doyle Rice, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Russian attacks in eastern Ukraine on May 22 killed two civilians and wounded two others while inflicting damage on residential areas.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
One of the world’s biggest (but also, smallest) nightlife capitals, the island located off the eastern coast of Spain is known for its high-energy club culture, particularly its raves and myriad flavors of sound — from reggaeton to house music and beyond.
—Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 24 May 2025
North Korea launched multiple cruise missiles from one of its eastern coastal provinces on Thursday as its state media reported the ship launch failure, South Korean defense officials said.
—Choe Sang-Hun, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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“Eastern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eastern. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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