south-southwest

noun

south-south·west ˈsau̇th-ˌsau̇th-ˈwest

: a compass point that is two points west of due south : S22°30′W

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Forecasters said the storm is expected to meander over the central Gulf of Mexico through tonight, then turn toward the south and south-southwest on Monday and Tuesday. —

Elainie Barraza, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2024 There will be a south-southwest wind of around 5 mph., according to the National Weather Service. —

Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Oct. 2024 Tropical Storm Rafael was located about 80 miles south-southwest of Montego Bay, Jamaica, and about 230 miles southeast of Grand Cayman island, according to the hurricane center's 7 a.m. update. —

Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024 Rafael was approximately 105 miles south-southwest of Jamaica earlier today, according to an update from the National Hurricane Center. —

Andrew Torgan, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for south-southwest

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of south-southwest was in the 15th century

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“South-southwest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/south-southwest. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.

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