northwest meaning and definition

NORTHWEST noun

Definition of Northwest (noun)

1. the northwestern region of the United States
   • synonyms: northwestern United States
2. the direction corresponding to the northwestward compass point
3. the compass point midway between north and west; at 315 degrees
   • synonyms: northwestward, nor'-west, NW
4. a location in the northwestern part of a country, region, or city

NORTHWEST adjective

Definition of northwest (adjective)

1. situated in or oriented toward the northwest
   • synonyms: northwesterly, northwestern
2. coming from the northwest
   • "northwesterly winds"
   • synonyms: northwesterly

NORTHWEST adverb

Definition of northwest (adverb)

1. to, toward, or in the northwest
   • synonyms: north-west, nor'-west