west-northwest
noun
west-north·west
ˈwest-ˌnȯr(th)-ˈwest
: a compass point that is two points north of due west : N67°30′W
Examples of west-northwest in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The earthquake's epicenter was situated approximately 5 miles west-northwest of Cobb and occurred at a depth of just 1 mile.
—
Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The cold front moving through has with it a 30-50% chance for showers followed by breeze west-northwest winds in the afternoon.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
According to the National Weather Service, a west-northwest wind is moving through the area at 16 to 21 miles per hour with gusts as high as 32 miles per hour.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
The waves will arrive from the west-northwest and will reach 4 to 6 feet high, with periodically higher sets.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for west-northwest
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Ca Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The cold front moving through has with it a 30-50% chance for showers followed by breeze west-northwest winds in the afternoon.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
According to the National Weather Service, a west-northwest wind is moving through the area at 16 to 21 miles per hour with gusts as high as 32 miles per hour.
—Christa Swanson, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2026
The waves will arrive from the west-northwest and will reach 4 to 6 feet high, with periodically higher sets.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for west-northwest
Cite this Entry
“West-northwest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/west-northwest. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
