Northwestward (Noun)
Meaning
The compass point midway between north and west; at 315 degrees.
Classification
Nouns denoting relations between people or things or ideas.
Examples
- The storm was moving northwestward, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the region.
- The hikers set off in a northwestward direction, following the trail through the dense forest.
- The city's northwestward expansion has led to the development of new neighborhoods and businesses.
- The ship sailed northwestward, navigating through the icy waters of the Arctic Circle.
- The migrating birds flew northwestward, stopping to rest and refuel at various points along the way.