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down East
[ doun eest ]
adverb
- in, to, or into New England.
- in, to, or into the state of Maine.
- Canadian. in, to, or into the Atlantic Provinces.
Word History and Origins
Origin of down East1
Example Sentences
Down East Maine and Atlantic Canada were expected to bear the storm’s brunt just three weeks after being hit by Tropical Storm Lee.
The state’s eastern coast — known as the Down East region — and the coast of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were expected to bear the brunt of the storm, though the track could shift before the system arrives, Fode said.
The state’s eastern coast — known as the Down East region — and the coast of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick were expected to bear the brunt of the storm, though the track could shift before the system arrives, Fode said.
While Lee will cause trouble across New England, it’s tracking toward Down East Maine — as the state’s easternmost regions are known — and Atlantic Canada.
For all the natural beauty, life is not perfect here in Down East Maine.
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