northwest

noun

The direction or point on the mariner’s compass halfway between due north and due west, or 45° west of due north.

noun

An area or region lying in the northwest.

noun

A historical region of the north-central United States west of the Mississippi River and north of the Missouri River.

noun

A region of the northwest United States, generally including Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.

adjective

To, toward, of, facing, or in the northwest.

adjective

Originating in or coming from the northwest.

adverb

In, from, or toward the northwest.

To or from the northwest.

noun

That point on the horizon which lies between the north and west and is equidistant from them.