northwest

/nɔːθwˈɛst/

/ˌnɔɹθˈwɛst/

Northwest

the direction midway between north and west

synonyms : nor'-west

a location in the northwestern part of a country, region, or city

the direction corresponding to the northwestward compass point

the northwestern region of the United States

northwest

to, toward, or in the northwest

synonyms : nor'-west

northwest

situated in or oriented toward the northwest

coming from the northwest

Examples

1. The road continues northwest towards the mountains.

2. The summer winds come from the northwest.

3. The ancient temple lies to the northwest of the city.

4. The sunset is most beautiful when seen from the northwest.