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

Tropical Depression Two has formed in the northeastern Gulf and is expected to bring heavy rain and tropical storm-force gusts to the northern and eastern Gulf Coast in the coming days. — Meteorologist Melissa Nord, CNN Money, 19 July 2026

Zettle’s farm spans 70 acres off an unmarked road in northeastern Williamson County, in a part of Illinois closer to Mississippi than Chicago. — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

In addition to the immense destruction caused by the fires themselves, the smoke from these fires is causing serious concerns about dangerously poor air quality all across Canada and even in the northeastern United States. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 17 July 2026

Forecasters expect smoke to remain widespread across parts of the northeastern quarter of the country on July 17. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 17 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