east-northeast

noun

east-north·​east ˈēst-nȯrth-ˈēst 

: a compass point that is two points north of due east : N67°30′E

Examples of east-northeast in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Campers are limited to 14 days in Tonto National Forest, the western edge of which is about 28 miles east-northeast of Phoenix. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 8 July 2026

The earthquake's epicenter was roughly 1 mile east-northeast of Hayward and occurred at a depth of 3 miles. — Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

Arthur is currently 40 miles east-northeast of Port Connor, Texas, according to a National Hurricane Center advisory. — Bill Chappell, NPR, 17 June 2026

Tropical Storm Arthur is 40 miles east-northeast of Port Oconnor, Texas and 190 miles west-southwest of Lake Charles, Louisiana. — Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1605, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for east-northeast

• predeceased
• unreleased
• beast
• ceased
• creased
• east
• feast
• fleeced
• geest
• greased
• leased
• least