Northwest ( noun , adjective )

(As a noun)

Northwest ( noun )

1. The direction midway between north and west.
2. The northwest region of a country or territory.

Origin:

From middle english northwest, norþwest, from old english norðwest, norðwēst, from norþ + wēst.

Examples:

1. The sun was setting in the northwest, painting the sky in shades of pink and orange.
2. The trail runs northwest for about ten miles before turning to the east.
3. The city is located in the northwest corner of the state.
4. The northwest of the country is known for its rugged coastline and scenic mountains.
5. She grew up in a small town in the northwest, surrounded by forests and lakes.

(As an adjective)

Northwest ( adjective )

1. The direction midway between north and west.
2. The northwest region of a country or territory.

Origin:

From middle english northwest, norþwest, from old english norðwest, norðwēst, from norþ + wēst.

Examples:

1. The sun was setting in the northwest, painting the sky in shades of pink and orange.
2. The trail runs northwest for about ten miles before turning to the east.
3. The city is located in the northwest corner of the state.
4. The northwest of the country is known for its rugged coastline and scenic mountains.
5. She grew up in a small town in the northwest, surrounded by forests and lakes.