northwest

(nôrth-wĕstˈ, nôr-wĕstˈ)

1. Abbr. NW The direction or point on the mariner's compass halfway between due north and due west, or 45° west of due north.
2. An area or region lying in the northwest.
3. Northwest
   a. A historical region of the north-central United States west of the Mississippi River and north of the Missouri River.
   b. A region of the northwest United States, generally including Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

1. To, toward, of, facing, or in the northwest.
2. Originating in or coming from the northwest: a northwest wind.

Related Forms:

• north·westˈern adjective