Eastward (adverb)

1. In the direction of the east.
2. Towards the east.
3. Facing towards the east.

Origin:

Old english eastweard, from east + -weard.

Examples:

1. The ship sailed eastward towards the rising sun.
2. The train was headed eastward, towards the coast.
3. He turned eastward and began to walk down the path.
4. The wind was blowing eastward, carrying the smell of salt water.
5. The city was built eastward, facing the ocean.