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

Every case on the planet, from Buenos Aires to Kathmandu, descends from a single dog that lived somewhere in northeastern Asia between roughly 6,000 and 11,000 years ago. — John Drake, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

The First District At-Large area includes the northeastern portion of Jackson County. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026

Before long, even the stage would look remarkably like the Northeastern world Kahan’s songs have always inhabited. — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 26 July 2026

Viewers unfamiliar with the culture of the Northeastern state, which has a population just slightly over one million, can find a kindred spirit in The Bachelor franchise alum Iaconetti. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 25 July 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