northwestern

adjective

north·​west·​ern nȯr(th)-ˈwe-stərn 

1

often Northwestern : 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

At the northwestern Tabriz air base linked to Iran’s medium-range ballistic missiles, taxiways and runways have been restored. —Farida Elsebai, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026

Scattered snow is possible over the weekend, mainly in northeastern and northwestern Indiana. —Brandi D. Addison, IndyStar, 20 Feb. 2026

The warning extends down to the northwestern edge of North Texas, affecting Jack, Wise, Cooke and Montague counties. —Julia James, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026

Here, on the northwestern coast of Providenciales, deep within an 18,000-acre nature preserve, sky-high hedges shelter guests like this is Bel-Air on the beach; stillness is a vibe. —Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 19 Feb. 2026

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