northeastern

adjective

north·​east·​ern nȯrth-ˈē-stərn 

1

often Northeastern : of, relating to, or characteristic of a region conventionally designated Northeast

2

: lying toward or coming from the northeast

northeasternmost

nȯrth-ˈē-stərn-ˌmōst 

adjective

Examples of northeastern in a Sentence

the northeastern corner of the state

Recent Examples on the Web

Some areas, particularly northeastern Kansas and northern Missouri, could receive 4 to 6 inches of rainfall overnight. — ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

That unusual geography is on full display along Hillsboro Mile in Hillsboro Beach, an exclusive stretch of A1A in northeastern Broward County. — Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026

Taxes or fees specifically to support levee operations, maintenance or upgrades are uncommon, though one notable exception is the levee fee collected by the Luzerne County Flood Protection Authority in northeastern Pennsylvania. — Kaleigh Yost, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2026

This steady, growing ridership has helped city leaders plan the next phase of the RAPID transit system, which will connect northeastern Oklahoma City's Adventure District with commercial and industrial areas in southwest OKC. — Dale Denwalt, Oklahoman, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for northeastern

• southeastern
• eastern

Kids Definition

northeastern

adjective

north·​east·​ern nȯr-ˈthē-stərn 

1

often capitalized : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Northeast

2

: lying toward or coming from the northeast