southwestern

/ˌsaʊθˈwɛstərn/
adjective
  1. Of or relating to the southwest part of a region or country.
    • The southwestern United States is known for its deserts and canyons.
    • They bought a house with southwestern architecture, featuring adobe walls and a courtyard.
    • She loves the southwestern style of cooking with chili and beans.
  2. Coming from or characteristic of the southwest.
    • The museum has a large collection of southwestern Native American art.
    • He wore a southwestern print shirt with geometric patterns.
    • A southwestern wind brought the smell of sagebrush.
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