northwest

/ˌnɔrθˈwɛst/ /ˌnɔːθˈwɛst/

noun

The compass point halfway between north and west, bearing 315°, abbreviated as NW.

Examples :

"The school field trip will be to the northwest corner of the park. "

adjective

Of or pertaining to the northwest; northwestern.

Examples :

"The northwest corner of the park is where the children like to play. "

geography direction area

adjective

Towards the northwest; northwestwards.

Examples :

"The northwest corner of the park is where we usually have our family picnics. "

direction geography

adjective

From the northwest, northwesterly

Examples :

"The northwest wind made the leaves blow strongly across the schoolyard. "

direction geography

Meanings

Examples :

"The school field trip will be to the northwest corner of the park. "

Examples :

"The northwest corner of the park is where the children like to play. "

Examples :

"The northwest corner of the park is where we usually have our family picnics. "

Examples :

"The northwest wind made the leaves blow strongly across the schoolyard. "

Related Words

northwestern adjective

Of or pertaining to the northwest; from or to in such a direction.

pertaining verb

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

northwestwards adjective

Northwestward

schoolyard noun

The grounds around a school.

halfway adverb

Half of the way between two points; midway.

between noun

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

children noun

A person who has not yet reached adulthood, whether natural (puberty), cultural (initiation), or legal (majority)

bearing verb

To endeavour to depress the price of, or prices in.

compass noun

A magnetic or electronic device used to determine the cardinal directions (usually magnetic or true north).

strongly adverb

In a strong or powerful manner.

northwesterly noun

A strong wind or storm from the northwest.

abbreviated verb

To shorten by omitting parts or details.