easternmost

adjective

east·​ern·​most ˈē-stərn-ˌmōst How to pronounce easternmost (audio)
: furthest to the east
… the northern tip of the island of Newfoundland, Canada's easternmost province.Vanda Sendzimir
No trip to Honolulu is complete without a drive to the easternmost point, Makapuu, about 30 minutes from Waikiki.The New York Times

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Don’t miss bright Venus just below the duo. Jan. 10: Venus Reaches Greatest Eastern Elongation On the evening of Jan. 10, Venus will reach its greatest eastern elongation — its easternmost distance from the sun. Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2025 As West Virginia’s easternmost point, the town offers stunning views of Maryland to the north and Virginia to the south. Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024 Near the easternmost point of Detroit, 19 artists have brought their creations to a sculpture and perennial garden. Annalise Frank, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024 With its dramatic volcanic landscapes, intimate new stays, and evolving creative scene, the easternmost Canary Island is having a moment. Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for easternmost 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1631, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of easternmost was circa 1631

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“Easternmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/easternmost. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.

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