Definition of "northwest"

northwest

/nɔɹθˈwɛst/

noun
usually uncountable, plural northwests
1. The intercardinal compass point halfway between west and north; specifically at a bearing of 315°.
adjective
not generally comparable, comparative more northwest, superlative most northwest
1. Of, in or pertaining to the northwest; northwestern.
2. Situated toward or in the direction of the northwest; northwestward; northwesterly.
3. Coming from the northwest; northwesterly.
adverb
not generally comparable, comparative more northwest, superlative most northwest
1. Towards or in the direction of the northwest; northwestwards.