northeast

³northeast

noun

Definition of NORTHEAST

1

a : the general direction between north and east b : the point midway between the north and east compass points

2

capitalized : regions or countries lying to the northeast of a specified or implied point of orientation

Examples of NORTHEAST

1. A mountain range is in the northeast of the country.
2. Parts of the Northeast were hit hard by the storm.
3. I grew up in the Northeast.

First Known Use of NORTHEAST

12th century