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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Similar views applied to immigrants from southern and eastern Europe, whom many Americans regarded as poor, uneducated, and inferior.
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Made By History, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
People in Europe, western Africa, eastern Canada and the Northeast in the U.S. are positioned to see a partial eclipse.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
Overall, the southern and eastern parts of the country had the worst allergies, likely due to high pollen counts in the areas.
—Julia Ries, Health, 25 Mar. 2025
The best views will be from eastern Canada and along the northeastern coast of North America, where the sun will rise partially eclipsed.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
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Made By History, Time, 26 Mar. 2025
People in Europe, western Africa, eastern Canada and the Northeast in the U.S. are positioned to see a partial eclipse.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2025
Overall, the southern and eastern parts of the country had the worst allergies, likely due to high pollen counts in the areas.
—Julia Ries, Health, 25 Mar. 2025
The best views will be from eastern Canada and along the northeastern coast of North America, where the sun will rise partially eclipsed.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for eastern
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“Eastern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eastern. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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