Pronunciation: /nɔrθˈwɛst/
noun a point on the compass halfway between north and west
A1 I live in the northwest part of the city.
A2 The northwest corner of the room is where the sun shines in the morning.
B1 The northwest region of the country is known for its beautiful landscapes.
B2 The northwest wind brought a chill to the air.
C1 The northwest passage is a historically important route for explorers.
C2 The northwest direction is indicated by the compass needle pointing in that way.
adjective located in or moving toward the northwest
A1 The northwest corner of the room is where the bookshelf is.
A2 She lives in a small town in the northwest part of the country.
B1 The northwest wind brought a chill to the air.
B2 The northwest region of the country is known for its stunning landscapes.
C1 The company is planning to expand its operations to the northwest territories.
C2 The northwest coast offers some of the best surfing spots in the country.
adverb in a northwest direction
A1 I live in the northwest part of town.
A2 She walked northwest towards the mountains.
B1 The store is located northwest of the city center.
B2 The plane flew northwest to reach its destination.
C1 The hikers trekked northwest through the dense forest.
C2 The storm is moving northwest and is expected to hit the coast soon.
formal The storm is moving in from the northwest, so we should prepare for heavy rain and strong winds.
informal Let's head to that new restaurant in the northwest part of town for dinner tonight.
slang I heard there's a sick skate park up in the northwest, we should check it out.
figurative She always seems to have a northwest mindset, constantly seeking new opportunities and challenges.
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