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

In the Pawnee National Grassland of far northeastern Colorado are twin mounds that rise 300 feet above the prairie, dominating the view for miles. —R. Scott Rappold, Denver Post, 12 Jan. 2026

Another video, reportedly taken in northeastern Mashhad, showed fires burning on Vakilabad highway. —Rebecca Schneid, Time, 11 Jan. 2026

Elsewhere, videos showed large crowds gathered in the northeastern city of Mashhad. —David Brennan, ABC News, 11 Jan. 2026

An earthquake shook northeastern Arizona near a Navajo Nation community home to thousands of residents. —Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 9 Jan. 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