1. the direction that is halfway between north and west
2. the northwestern part of a country, region, or area

1. located in, coming from, or facing the northwest

1. toward or in the northwest direction

Examples

• The compass needle pointed northwest.
• Seattle is in the northwest of the United States.
• A cold northwest wind brought snow to the region.
• The storm moved northwest across the state.
• They traveled northwest for three hours.
• The northwest corner of the building gets less sunlight.
• The Pacific Northwest is known for its forests and rain.