northwesterly

[US]/nɔːθˈwɛstəli/
[UK]/nɔrθˈwɛstərli/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.situated in or moving toward the northwest; coming from the northwest

Phrases & Collocations

northwesterly winds

northwesterly direction

northwesterly region

northwesterly movement

northwesterly front

northwesterly flow

northwesterly trend

northwesterly climate

northwesterly zone

northwesterly pattern

Example Sentences

the wind is blowing from a northwesterly direction.

we took the northwesterly route to avoid traffic.

the northwesterly climate is perfect for growing grapes.

he lives in a northwesterly suburb of the city.

there was a northwesterly breeze that evening.

the northwesterly winds brought cooler temperatures.

northwesterly shifts in the weather can affect our plans.

we spotted a northwesterly mountain range during our hike.

the northwesterly view from the hilltop is breathtaking.

she noticed a northwesterly pattern in the migration of birds.

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