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

So Friday will be dry and chilly as a large low pressure system sits over and offshore of the northeastern United States allowing lows to sweep over Florida both in the morning and later Friday night. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2026

Krill released three albums and a handful of EPs, achieving cult status within the northeastern indie-rock scene. — Marissa Lorusso, Pitchfork, 13 Nov. 2026

The National Weather Service confirmed that 39 tornadoes have touched down so far in the Pleasant Hill forecast office’s jurisdiction, which includes 37 counties across northern and western Missouri and seven counties in extreme northeastern Kansas. — Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2026

Little Flock residents rejected a proposal from the city to generate additional revenue last week while those living in northeastern Benton County approved a similar idea and denied another. — Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 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