the Pacific Northwest

noun

: the northwestern part of the U.S. near the Pacific coast

Examples of the Pacific Northwest in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Groen maintained his lead to the end, acing clues about Russian imperialism, the geography of the Pacific Northwest, and the music of Frank Ocean. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026

Scientists at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) believe the world’s oceans contain one of the greatest untapped reserves of critical minerals. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

That also typically brings drier-than-normal conditions farther to the north, like the Pacific Northwest, according to Cohen. — Los Angeles Times, 13 July 2026

Starting Saturday, July 11, bicyclists will make the 207-mile journey across the Pacific Northwest as part of the 47th annual Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic. — Zachary Fletcher, USA Today, 10 July 2026

Rhymes for the Pacific Northwest

• abreast
• accessed
• addressed
• appressed
• armrest
• arrest
• assessed
• attest
• backrest
• behest
• bequest
• caressed