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

Two weeks later, Allen downscaled the North American itinerary, swapping several big arenas for small arenas and small arenas for amphitheaters. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2026

Though there are many souvenir shops with kitschy moai and colorful shell necklaces, for top local craftsmanship, seek out the paintings, woodcarvings, and jewelry at Mana Gallery, on the north end of Hanga Roa. — Mark Johanson, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026

In fact, the North African country was among the top 20 countries visiting pornography websites in 2025, according to Pornhub Insights. — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

In 2015, the North Korean diplomat Thae Yong Ho received an unusual assignment. — Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for the north

• henceforth
• thenceforth
• fourth