southwester noun3 •A strong wind blowing from the southwest.Have you ever stood at the edge of a great wood on a high ridge when a wild south-wester broke over it in full fury on an autumn evening? — 1951 •A waterproof hat, often of oilskin and with a long brim at the back covering the neck, designed to repel wind and rain. •A long raincoat, often worn at sea. formssouthwesters