northeastern

adjective

north·​east·​ern nȯrth-ˈē-stərn 

1

often capitalized : of, relating to, or characteristic of a region conventionally designated Northeast

2

: lying toward or coming from the northeast

northeasternmost

nȯrth-ˈē-stərn-ˌmōst 

adjective

Examples of northeastern in a Sentence

the northeastern corner of the state

Recent Examples on the Web

Born and raised in Biella, a mountain town in the northeastern corner of Italy famed for its wool production and not far from Trivero, Sartori joined Zegna in 1989 after graduating from design school in Milan. —Luisa Zargani, WWD, 18 Mar. 2025

Fire weather concerns may be an issue across northeastern Kansas and northwestern Missouri. —Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2025

Meanwhile, the predominantly Kurdish leadership in northeastern Syria has signed an agreement with the new Syrian regime that doesn't mention the country's Christians. —Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025

The fossil originates from the Callide Basin in the northeastern state of Queensland. —Leslie Katz, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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

Rhymes for northeastern

• southeastern
• eastern

Kids Definition

northeastern

adjective

north·​east·​ern nȯr-ˈthē-stərn 

1

often capitalized : of, relating to, or characteristic of the Northeast

2

: lying toward or coming from the northeast