western-style
|west-ern-style|
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/ˈwɛstərn staɪl/
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/ˈwɛstən staɪl/
in the manner of the West
Etymology
'western-style' originates from Modern English, specifically the compound of 'western' and 'style', where 'western' comes from 'western' (derived from 'west') meaning 'of or relating to the west', and 'style' comes from Latin 'stilus' via Old French meaning 'manner' or 'fashion'.
'western' developed from Old English elements based on 'west' (Old English 'west'), and the adjective-forming suffix '-ern'; 'style' comes from Latin 'stilus' (writing tool) → Old French 'estile'/'style' → Middle English 'stile' → Modern English 'style'; the compound 'western-style' formed in modern usage by combining these two words.
Initially, 'western' simply indicated geographic direction ('of the west') and 'style' referred to manner or fashion; over time the compound 'western-style' came to mean 'in the manner or fashion of the West', covering cultural, aesthetic, and fashion senses.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a manner or style derived from Western traditions or fashions (used as a noun: 'a western-style').
She prefers a western-style for most of her outfits.
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Adjective 1
having characteristics typical of Western countries (Europe/North America) in art, architecture, clothing, customs, etc.; in the manner of the West.
They renovated the apartment in a western-style with a bright, open-plan living area.
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Adjective 2
resembling or evoking the American Old West (cowboy or frontier) style—used for clothing, films, décor (e.g., cowboy hats, saloon-like interiors).
The restaurant has a western-style décor with horseshoe motifs and wooden beams.
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