south-southwest

noun

south-south·​west ˈsau̇th-ˌsau̇th-ˈwest How to pronounce south-southwest (audio)
: a compass point that is two points west of due south : S22°30′W

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The earthquake's epicenter was about 1 mile south-southwest of San Ramon and occurred at a depth of 4 miles. — Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026 As of Sunday evening, Simon was centered about 45 miles south-southwest of Cabo Corrientes, and moving northwest at a relatively slow 5 mph. — CBS News, 11 Oct. 2026 Category 1 Hurricane Isaias is 80 miles north-northeast of Pensacola, Florida and 55 miles south-southwest of Montgomery, Alabama. — Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026 It was centered about 420 miles (676 kilometers) south-southwest of the mouth of the Mississippi River. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for south-southwest

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15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of south-southwest was in the 15th century

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