northwest

(noun) the northwestern region of the United States. Synonyms: Northwest, northwestern United States.

(noun) the direction corresponding to the northwestward compass point.

(noun) the compass point midway between north and west; at 315 degrees. Synonyms: nor'-west, northwestward, NW.

(noun) a location in the northwestern part of a country, region, or city.

(adj) situated in or oriented toward the northwest. Synonyms: northwestern, northwesterly.

(adj) coming from the northwest. Synonyms: northwesterly. Examples: "Northwesterly winds."

(adv) to, toward, or in the northwest. Synonyms: north-west, nor'-west.