northwestern

adjective

north·​west·​ern nȯr(th)-ˈwe-stərn 

1

often capitalized : of, relating to, or characteristic of a region conventionally designated Northwest

2

: lying toward or coming from the northwest

northwesternmost

nȯr(th)-ˈwe-stərn-ˌmōst 

adjective

Examples of northwestern in a Sentence

the northwestern corner of the state

Recent Examples on the Web

That fear hung over Labour’s annual conference in Liverpool, on England’s northwestern coast, where members of Parliament (MPs) and party members gathered this week to take stock of a country that is running out of patience for what Labour is selling, and of sympathy for its salesman. —Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025

Tropical storm conditions are occuring in portions of the extreme northwestern Bahamas and should continue for the next few hours. —Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025

The Canakkale Bridge in northwestern Turkey is the longest suspension bridge that stretches over a mile. —Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2025

Located along the coast of northwestern Portugal, Porto is known for its historic culture and architecture, nature and hiking, and many art museums. —Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 29 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for northwestern

• southwestern
• western

Kids Definition

northwestern

adjective

north·​west·​ern nȯrth-ˈwes-tərn 

1

often capitalized : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Northwest

2

: lying toward or coming from the northwest