adj.
1.situated in or oriented toward the northwest
2.coming from the northwest northwest adv.
1.to, toward, or in the northwest northwest n.
1.the northwestern region of the United States
2.the compass point midway between north and west
Idiom of the Day
keep one's shirt on
to remain calm, to keep from losing one`s temper or becoming too impatient
"Try and keep your shirt on! Everything will be fine in a few minutes."