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northwest Definition

north·west (nôrt̸h′west; naut. nôr′-)

noun

  1. the direction, or the point on a mariner's compass, halfway between north and west; 45° west of due north
  2. a district or region in or toward this direction

adjective

  1. in, of, to, toward, or facing the northwest
  2. from the northwest a northwest wind

adverb

in or toward the northwest

northwest Idioms

the Northwest

  1. Northwest Territory
  2. the northwestern part of the U.S., esp. Wash., Oreg., and Ida.
  3. the northwestern part of Canada
northwest Synonyms

northwest

modif.

northwest Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • wind: July - mid September - Hot sun, warm seas and regular northwest winds.
  • community: Former diplomats, representatives of non-governmental organizations, academics and Northwest community leaders were also present to honor Culver's work.

Noun used with modifier

  • RSC: RSC Northwest will be working in partnership with FERL to support colleges taking part in the program.