northwest
nounThe direction or point on the mariner’s compass halfway between due north and due west, or 45° west of due north.
nounAn area or region lying in the northwest.
nounA historical region of the north-central United States west of the Mississippi River and north of the Missouri River.
nounA region of the northwest United States, generally including Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
adjectiveTo, toward, of, facing, or in the northwest.
adjectiveOriginating in or coming from the northwest.
adverbIn, from, or toward the northwest.
To or from the northwest.
nounThat point on the horizon which lies between the north and west and is equidistant from them.
