Definition

A type of hat that is waterproof and has a wide brim at the back to protect the neck, often made from materials like plastic or canvas.

Example

He wore a southwester to keep dry during the rain.

Conversation

Did you hear about the southwester that hit the coast last night?

Yeah, it was pretty intense!

I hope it didn't cause too much damage around here.

I think we were lucky this time; it mostly missed us.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Southwester → It is formed from "south" (from Old English "sūþ", meaning the direction toward the south) and "west" (from Old English "west", meaning the direction toward the west) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person or thing associated with). The word "southwester" refers to something or someone associated with the direction of southwest.

Memory Tip

Think of the direction 'south' and 'west' coming together, and remember that a 'southwester' is related to the southwest direction.

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