northwestern
/ˌnɔrθˈwɛstərn/
adjective
- Located in or coming from the northwest part of a region, country, or area.
- The northwestern winds brought cold air and heavy snow.
- The northwestern coast of the island has beautiful cliffs and beaches.
- She moved to a small town in the northwestern part of the state.
- Relating to the direction halfway between north and west.
- The storm is moving in a northwestern direction.
- The hikers followed a northwestern path through the forest.
- Our compass pointed toward the northwestern horizon.