northwest
UK spellingnorth-west
- 1The point on a compass that lies halfway between west and north.
Like the spot halfway between the left side (west) and the top (north) of a map.
The old map showed a small village in the northwest.
Strong winds blew in from the northwest all afternoon.
Oppositesoutheast
- 2Placed toward the northwest, or facing that way.
We parked near the northwest gate of the stadium.
The plane took a northwest route over the mountains to save time.
Similarnorthwestern
Oppositesoutheast
- 3In or toward the direction of the northwest.
The trail leads northwest for several miles before it turns.
They sailed northwest until they reached the small chain of islands.
Similarnorthwestward
Oppositesoutheast
- 4Belonging to or found in the northwest part of a place.
The northwest counties have a wetter climate than the rest of the country.
She studies northwest folk traditions and old harvest songs.
Similarnorthwestern
Oppositesoutheast, southeastern
- 5Blowing or coming from the direction of the northwest.
A cold northwest wind chilled the campers overnight.
The northwest gale tore branches off the trees by the shore.
Similarnorthwesterly
Oppositesoutheast, southeasterly
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Origin
From Old English norþwest, made from north plus west.