northwest

1. 1
   noununcountable

   The intercardinal compass point halfway between west and north, lying at a bearing of 315 degrees.

   After losing the path, the hikers steered toward the northwest to reach the ridge.

   The needle settled firmly on the northwest before the next gust spun it again.

   Oppositesoutheast

2. 2
   adjective

   Located toward, or facing in the direction of, the northwest.

   The northwest slope of the hill stays in shadow until late morning.

   Surveyors marked the northwest boundary of the estate with stone posts.

   Similarnorthwestern

   Oppositesoutheast

3. 3
   adverb

   Toward or in the direction of the northwest.

   The geese flew northwest as the first cold weather arrived.

   From the lookout, the road runs northwest across the open plain.

   Similarnorthwestward

   Oppositesoutheast

4. 4
   adjective

   Belonging to, located in, or characteristic of the northwest region; northwestern.

   Northwest cuisine relies heavily on fresh salmon and wild berries.

   The museum's northwest collection features carvings from coastal communities.

   Similarnorthwestern

   Oppositesoutheast, southeastern

5. 5
   adjective

   Coming from the direction of the northwest; northwesterly.

   A steady northwest breeze pushed the sailboats back toward the harbor.

   Forecasters warned of a sharp northwest airflow bringing freezing temperatures.

   Similarnorthwesterly

   Oppositesoutheast, southeasterly

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