Definition of "southwester" [south•west•er]

• A storm or gale blowing from the southwest. (noun)
• A waterproof hat of material such as plastic, oilskin, or canvas, with a broad brim behind to protect the neck. (noun)

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• "A southwester, which is usually pronounced and sometimes spelled"
• "In six days we had two stiff blows, and, in addition, one proper southwester and one ripsnorting southeaster."
• "Meanwhile, we had a cold November followed by one chinook/southwester/easterly after another."