Vocabulary Entry

northwestward

|adjective • noun

adjective

Moving or situated towards the northwest.

Example Sentences

"The boat sailed in a northwestward direction."

"We took a northwestward route to avoid traffic."

"The winds have been blowing in a northwestward pattern all week."

noun

Example Sentences

"The northwestward of the city offers beautiful hiking trails."

"From our location, the northwestward is the most scenic route."

"We set our compass to follow a northwestward heading."