Definition of NORTHEASTER

northeaster

Meanings

Plural: northeasters

Noun

  • a storm blowing from the northeast
  • An extratropical storm, usually found in coastal New England and Atlantic Canada, whose winds usually come from the northeast.

Adjective Satellite

  • situated in or oriented toward the northeast
    • "the northeasterly part of the island"
  • coming from the northeast
    • "northeasterly winds"

Origin / Etymology

From north + easter.

Antonyms

southwester

Scrabble Score: 14

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Words With Friends Score: 14

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