Northeast (noun)

The direction or point on the mariner's compass midway between north and east, at an angle of 45 degrees clockwise from north.

Origin:

From middle english northeaste, from old english norþēast, from norþ "north" + ēast "east".

Examples:

1. The storm was moving northeast at a speed of 50 mph.
2. The city is located in the northeastern part of the country.
3. The wind was blowing from the northeast at a steady 15 knots.
4. The flight is headed northeast towards New York.
5. The expedition will be traveling through the northeastern region of the Amazon Rainforest.