northwest
north-west
adverb
Towards or in the direction of the northwest.
"The storm moved northwest across the country."
noun
The direction or region located halfway between north and west.
"They travelled to the northwest of Scotland."
adjective
Situated in, coming from, or facing the direction of the northwest.
"A strong northwest wind blew all day."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: north, northwesterly, nor'-west, north-west, northwestern, northwestern United States, northwestward, NW