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

Dry air combined with increasing winds will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions, especially across northeastern Colorado. —Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026

The Eagles landed Money Williams, a guard who averaged more than 20 points per game at Montana, Northeastern point guard JB Frankel, former Merrimack sharpshooter Ernest Shelton and Slovenian guard Zak Smrekar. —Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026

The National Weather Service confirmed at least two tornadoes moved through northeastern Kansas that night. —Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2026

Part of the range, including the impressive Three Peaks of Lavaredo, can be found in the South Tyrol province in northeastern Italy. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 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