adj.
1.situated in or facing or moving toward the east east adv.
1.to, toward, or in the east east n.
1.the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
2.the countries of Asia
3.the region of the United States lying north of the Ohio River and east of the Mississippi River
Idiom of the Day
a house of cards
something badly put together that can be easily knocked down, a poorly made plan or action
The peace agreement between the two countries was like a house of cards and fell apart as soon as a minor problem occurred.