west-northwest

noun

west-north·west

: a compass point that is two points north of due west : N67°30′W

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Some development of this system is possible during the next few days while the low moves slowly to the west-northwest. —

Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 Some slow development of this system is possible thereafter while the system moves slowly toward the west-northwest, according to forecasters, with the system having a 20 percent chance of formation through the next seven days. —

Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2024 Find the bright planet Venus above the southwest and the bright star Arcturus above west-northwest. —

Jamie Carter, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024 The storm was centered about 220 miles (354 kilometers) west-northwest of Progreso, Mexico, and 770 miles (1,239 kilometers) west-southwest of Tampa with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (144 kph) while moving east at 6 mph (9.6 kph), the hurricane center said. —

Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for west-northwest

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of west-northwest was in the 14th century

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“West-northwest.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/west-northwest. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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