The direction or point on the compass halfway between north and west, or the region or area lying in that direction. noun
The storm is moving toward the northwest.
They live in the northwest of the country.
Situated in, directed toward, or facing the northwest. adjective
The northwest corner of the building is under construction.
We took the northwest route to avoid traffic.
To move or travel in a northwest direction. verb
The hikers northwest through the dense forest.
The plane northwest across the continent.