northwesterly
Americanadjective
adjective
noun
Etymology
Origin of northwesterly
First recorded in 1605–15; northwester + -ly
Example Sentences
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Typhoon Dolphin was expected to weaken after making landfall while moving in a northwesterly direction over eastern China.
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
Brisk northwesterly winds could bring wintry showers to the areas of northern England and drizzle in the lead up to New Year's Day.
From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2025
And it’s those northwesterly waves that are typically the strongest to hit the Golden State, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 27, 2024
The last of the helicopter’s data transmissions sent every three minutes indicated it was traveling in a northwesterly direction at an altitude of 144 feet above mean sea level at 107 mph, the report said.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 9, 2023
He skirted the warren, following the manor foundations around in a long northwesterly loop.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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