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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

northwesterly

/ˈnɔːrθwɛstərli/ adverb · British & US
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What does northwesterly mean?

adverb

Directed or extending towards the northwest; blowing from the northwest.

Example

"The northwesterly wind made the sailboat difficult to navigate."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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