A southwesterner proudly explained the regional customs to the visitors.

Many southwesterners adapted their cooking to include drought-resistant ingredients passed down through generations.

The southwestern winds carried the scent of desert sage across the valley.

I ordered a southwestern salad to accompany my grilled chicken.

At the summer fair, the food truck sold refreshing southwestern salads topped with grilled corn, black beans, and avocado.

The artist painted the adobe walls in Southwestern pink to capture the desert sunset.

The south-southwestern winds carried salt spray across the cliffs.

The west-southwestern winds brought a cool, damp air that settled over the coastline by evening.

The southwesternmost island in the archipelago is home to a unique species of bird.