prevailing westerlies
Definition
plural noun. the winds that blow from the west to the east in the middle latitudes.
Example Sentence
The prevailing westerlies are most responsible for moving the weather in the United States.
More Example Sentences
These winds are strong and steady during summer.
Synonyms
westerly winds; trade winds; ocean breezes
Antonyms
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