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

The flight, carrying 182 people from Dubai to Tel Aviv, was diverted to Tabuk in northwestern Saudi Arabia for an emergency landing. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

The plane landed in Tabuk, in northwestern Saudi Arabia, where the pilot and co-pilot were hospitalized. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 1 Oct. 2026

The attack forced the flight carrying 174 people from Dubai to Tel Aviv to make an emergency landing in Tabuk in northwestern Saudi Arabia. — Sheikh Saaliq, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Northwestern football coach David Braun speaks to the media on the field of the new Ryan Field amid construction July 21, 2026, in Evanston. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 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