Definition of "west"

Kid-friendly meaning of west, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "west" mean?

west (noun) — the direction where the sun sets in the evening.

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Example sentences using "west"

Grade K–2
The sun sets in the west.
Grade 3–5
We watched the sunset paint the entire sky orange in the west tonight.
Grade 6–8
The American West was settled by people who traveled rugged landscapes for months in covered wagons, with no maps, no rest stops, and no real idea what they would find.

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