northeastern

adjective

north·​east·​ern nȯrth-ˈē-stərn How to pronounce northeastern (audio)
1
often Northeastern : of, relating to, or characteristic of a region conventionally designated Northeast
2
: lying toward or coming from the northeast
northeasternmost
nȯrth-ˈē-stərn-ˌmōst How to pronounce northeastern (audio)
adjective

Examples of northeastern in a Sentence

the northeastern corner of the state
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The second system being tracked by the NHC was a weak area of low pressure with disorganized cloudiness and showers located in the northeastern and north-central Gulf. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026 After the Sheriff’s Office confirmed Krusely as a candidate, the Ramapo team traced his family to a living relative in Lordstown, Ohio, a tiny village near Youngstown in northeastern Ohio. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026 Recall supporters have largely cited Perkins’ vote in favor of massive tax breaks for a hyperscale artificial intelligence data center currently under construction in northeastern Independence. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026 Officers Matthew Blades and Tom Clough were killed Saturday when a Volkswagen was driven the wrong way along a road in northeastern England and hit their vehicle. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for northeastern

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of northeastern was before the 12th century

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“Northeastern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/northeastern. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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northeastern

adjective
north·​east·​ern nȯr-ˈthē-stərn How to pronounce northeastern (audio)
1
often capitalized : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Northeast
2
: lying toward or coming from the northeast
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