Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
northwest
adverb, adjective, noun
/nɔrθˈwɛst/
Definition
The direction or region situated towards the northwest; a compass point between north and west.
Examples
- The wind is blowing from the northwest today.
- They traveled northwest to reach the national park.
- In northwest regions of the country, the climate is cooler.
Meaning
Northwest refers to both a geographical direction and a region, involving a position that lies between the north and west compass points.
Synonyms
- WNW (west-northwest)
- northwestern
- northwestward
