northwestward

[US]/nɔːθˈwɛstwəd/
[UK]/nɔrθˈwɛstərd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.pertaining to the northwest; of or relating to the northwest direction
n.the northwest direction
adv.toward the northwest; in the direction of the northwest

Phrases & Collocations

northwestward winds

move northwestward

travel northwestward

flow northwestward

shift northwestward

heading northwestward

expand northwestward

drift northwestward

advance northwestward

direct northwestward

Example Sentences

the storm is moving northwestward, bringing heavy rain.

the hikers trekked northwestward toward the mountain peak.

we drove northwestward to reach the national park.

the wind blew northwestward, cooling the afternoon heat.

she pointed northwestward, indicating where the sun sets.

the river flows northwestward through the valley.

they planned to travel northwestward for the weekend getaway.

northwestward expansion is crucial for the company's growth.

the map shows the route leading northwestward from the city.

wildlife is often spotted northwestward of the campsite.

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