easterly — ODE

easterly /ˈiːstəli

▸ adjective lying or moving in an eastward position or direction:

the captain ordered an easterly course.

▪ (of a wind) blowing from the east:

the light easterly breeze.

▸ adverb in or towards an eastward position or direction:

when the wind's blowing easterly, go to the west coast.

▸ noun

(plural easterlies)

a wind blowing from the east:

the water was grey with the usual garbage the easterlies always brought in.