East (noun)

1. The direction that is towards the rising sun, opposite to the west.
2. The region or area that is towards the rising sun, opposite to the west.
3. The compass point that is towards the rising sun, opposite to the west.
4. The eastern part of a particular area or region.
5. The eastern part of a particular country or continent.

Origin:

The word east comes from the old english word "ēast" which is a descendant of the proto-germanic word "austrō". the origin of this word is uncertain.

Examples:

1. The sun rises in the east.
2. The wind is blowing from the east.
3. He lives in the east.
4. She is from the east.
5. They are traveling to the east.