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

Nearby Montefioralle—officially recognized as one of Italy's most beautiful villages—is worth a detour, as is Volpaia, a near-intact medieval hamlet around 20 minutes to the north. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Aug. 2026

In the north San Gabriel Valley, South LA and Long Beach, those who live along the very lengthy A Line or near one of the light-rail’s stations, may be up for the challenge. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026

In the North Macedonian village of Kanatlar, Ayten and Erdoğan raise their children, balancing the 800-year-old Bektashi Sufi teachings with the struggles of modern life. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026

Under the North Korean constitution promulgated in 1998, that title remains his indefinitely. — Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the north

• henceforth
• thenceforth
• fourth