northward

1 of 2

adverb or adjective

north·​ward ˈnȯrth-wərd 

: toward the north

northwards

ˈnȯrth-wərdz 

adverb

northward

2 of 2

noun

: northward direction or part

sail to the northward

Examples of northward in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adverb or adjective

Here in the Midwest, that usually means pointing your car northward. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Midwest Living, 30 June 2026

Four of them subsequently went on to sail northward toward the Iranian route, and exited the strait. — Weilun Soon, Fortune, 5 July 2026

Noun

Meanwhile, Oklahoma City and northward could see a string of hazards pop up throughout the night. — Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 5 Mar. 2026

Taylor’s northward journeys renewed debates over recovery area boundaries last year. — Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 22 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adverb Or Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

northward

adverb or adjective

north·​ward

ˈnȯrth-wərd

: toward the north

northwards

-wərdz

adverb