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

The earthquake's epicenter was about 6 miles east-northeast of Gilroy and occurred at a depth of 3 miles. — Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Karina, a former Category 4 hurricane spinning about 755 miles east-northeast of Hilo, Hawaii, and Tropical Storm Marie, churning about 705 miles west of the southern tip of Baja California. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026

The storm is expected to head east-northeast and slow its forward speed while dissipating on Thursday. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026

So, rise before the first blush of dawn, seek out a clear east-northeast horizon, and let the morning sky reward your early vigil. — Joe Rao, Space.com, 10 July 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