English · Word Candidate

northwest

/nɔɹθˈwɛst/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: northwests

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The intercardinal compass point halfway between west and north; specifically at a bearing of 315°.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Điểm la bàn giữa tây và bắc, cụ thể là 315°

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of, in or pertaining to the northwest; northwestern.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thuộc, ở hoặc liên quan đến phía tây bắc

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Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Situated toward or in the direction of the northwest; northwestward; northwesterly.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nằm hướng tới hoặc ở phía tây bắc

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Adjective

Examples

a northwest course

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Towards or in the direction of the northwest; northwestwards.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hướng tới hoặc ở phía tây bắc

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Adverb

Examples

We are travelling northwest at the moment.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “northwest” mean?

The intercardinal compass point halfway between west and north; specifically at a bearing of 315°.

Is “northwest” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.