northwest
word
/ˌnɔɹθˈwɛst/
nor-THWEST
/nɔːθwˈɛst/
naw-THWEST
Definition
The direction that is exactly between north and west. It can also describe an area or region located in that direction from a particular point.
Usage & Nuances
'Northwest' can be used as a noun, adjective, or adverb. It is often capitalized when referring to a specific region (e.g., the Northwest of the US). Common phrases: 'northwest wind', 'in the northwest', 'to the northwest'.
Spanish: noroestePortuguese (BR): noroestePortuguese (PT): noroesteChinese (Simplified): 西北Chinese (Traditional): 西北Hindi: उत्तर-पश्चिमArabic: الشمال الغربيBengali: উত্তর-পশ্চিমRussian: северо-западJapanese: 北西Vietnamese: tây bắcKorean: 북서Turkish: kuzeybatıUrdu: شمال مغربIndonesian: barat laut
Example Sentences
The sun sets in the northwest during summer.
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Seattle is in the northwest of the United States.
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They traveled northwest for two days.
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A cold northwest wind was blowing all night.
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Let's drive northwest and explore some new places.
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People in the Northwest love hiking and coffee shops.
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