n. That point on the horizon which lies between the north and west and is equidistant from them.n. With the definite article, a region or locality lying in the northwestern part of a country, etc., or in a direction bearing northwest from some point or place indicated; specifically , in the United States, Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, etc.Pertaining to the point or being in the direction between the north and west; northwesterly.Proceeding from the northwest: as, a northwest wind. Abbreviated N. W.To or from the northwest.