adjective relating to or coming from the north
adverb in a northerly direction
Describing wind direction as coming from the north
Referring to regions or locations situated in the northern direction
Indicating the direction of a ship or aircraft as heading towards the north
In weather reports, a writer may use 'northerly' to describe the direction of wind or weather patterns.
Meteorologists use 'northerly' to indicate the direction from which the wind is coming.
A ship captain may use 'northerly' to describe the direction a ship is traveling or the direction of currents.
Geographers may use 'northerly' to describe the location or orientation of a particular geographical feature.
Environmental scientists may use 'northerly' to discuss the impact of northerly winds on air quality or climate patterns.