noun
[noncount] :the direction where the sun rises :the direction that is the opposite of west
the east or the East :regions or countries east of a certain point: such as
the eastern part of the U.S.
the countries of Asia (such as Japan, China, and Korea) - see also far east, middle east
adjective
always used before a noun
lying toward or at the east
coming from the east
adverb
to or toward the east
back East
or back east
US informal :in or toward the eastern part of a country or region
US