east-northeast

American  

[eest-nawrth-eest, eest-nawr-eest] / ˈistˌnɔrθˈist, ˈistˌnɔrˈist /

noun

1. the point on a compass midway between east and northeast.

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adjective

1. coming from this point.

   an east-northeast wind.

2. directed toward this point.

   an east-northeast course.

adverb

1. toward this point: ENE

   sailing east-northeast.

east-northeast British  

noun

1. the point on the compass or the direction midway between northeast and east, 67° 30′ clockwise from north

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adjective

1. in, from, or towards this direction

Example Sentences

Aim your binoculars east-northeast at the red planet after 10 p.m. to see the background sparkle of the glittering stars of the Beehive.

From Seattle Times

The snow bands are expected to remain pointed at the east-northeast shores of the lakes through Friday night, but they may drift north on Saturday afternoon in response to a more southerly component of the winds.

From Washington Post

The storm was about 550 miles east-northeast of Bermuda, the National Hurricane Center said.

From New York Times

Karl was 120 miles east-northeast of Veracruz, Mexico, and was moving northwest at about 6 miles per hour as of 5 p.m.

From New York Times

The always-popular Mars rises now in the east-northeast around 10 p.m. very early in October, but you may spot Earth’s reddish neighbor later in the evening hanging out near the horns of Taurus.

From Washington Post