Definitions

1. noun

a region of the west and north in the United States or Canada, especially a part of the country that includes the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, and parts of California, Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah.

“The hikers chose the northwest route to avoid the steep terrain.”

2. adjective

located or directed in the west and north, especially in the United States or Canada.

“The northwest wind brought a cold front to the city.”

3. adverb

in the direction of the northwest, especially in the United States or Canada.

“They drove northwest for hours before reaching the national park.”