the north

noun

variants or the North

: regions or countries north of a certain point

The birds migrate from the North.

Examples of the north in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As of early evening, the storm was centered about 90 miles south of Pensacola and moving to the north-northeast, with maximum sustained winds of 115 mph, the center said. — Arkansas Online, 10 Oct. 2026

Foley brings experience in the sports industry, including previous roles in Serie A with AS Roma and Hellas Verona, as well as a strong understanding of the North American market. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Clinton deepened Washington’s commitment to the North American project, extending a large loan to Mexico during the 1995 peso crisis to prevent economic instability from spilling over into the United States. — Robert B. Zoellick, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2026

The hurricane is moving to the north-northeast at 16 mph, with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph. — Miami Herald Hurricane Bot, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the north

• henceforth
• thenceforth
• fourth