northwestward
/ˌnɔrθˈwɛstwərd/
adverb
- Toward the northwest; in a direction between north and west.
- We sailed northwestward for three days before reaching the island.
- The hikers continued northwestward along the mountain trail.
- The storm is moving northwestward at about 15 miles per hour.
adjective
- Located in or moving toward the northwest.
- The northwestward route was shorter but more dangerous.
- They took a northwestward path through the forest.
- The northwestward wind brought colder temperatures.