northeast
north-east
noun
The compass direction halfway between north and east.
"The storm approached from the northeast."
adjective
Located in or originating from the direction of the northeast.
"We experienced a strong northeast wind."
adverb
Towards or in the direction of the northeast.
"The ship sailed northeast all night."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: northeastern United States, north, northeasterly, northeastern, NE, nor'-east, northeastward, north-east