Northwest

Origin

From north + west.

Alternative forms

• north-west
• nor'-west

Full definition of northwest

Noun

1. The compass point halfway between north and west, bearing 315°, abbreviated as NW.

Derived terms

• northwest by north
• northwest by west

Coordinate terms

• (compass point) northeast, southeast, southwest

Adjective

1. Of or pertaining to the northwest; northwestern.
2. Towards the northwest; northwestwards.
3. From the northwest, northwesterly