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northwest
/ˌnɔːrθˈwɛst/
[/ˌnɔːrθˈwɛst/]
between north and west
Intermediatenoun
Definition
The direction or point on the compass midway between north and west.
Example
Cold air flowed in from the northwest, dropping temperatures across the entire mountain region overnight.
Cold air flowed in from the northwest, dropping temperatures across the entire mountain region overnight.
Etymology
A compound of 'north' and 'west'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in navigation, weather, and geography.