northerly
1 of 2adjective or adverb
north·er·ly ˈnȯr-t͟hər-lē 
1
: situated toward or belonging to the north
the northerly border
2
: coming from the north
a northerly wind
northerly
2 of 2noun
plural northerlies
: a wind from the north
Example Sentences
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Taras Grescoe, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 July 2022 Thorhauge, then a teenager living on the northerly Faroe Islands, had never considered becoming a captain. CNN, 6 Apr. 2022 Despite its northerly latitude, the port’s ice-free harbour saw trade and the fishing industry fuel the town’s growth. David Nikel, Forbes, 11 July 2022 More northerly waters, for example, that are too cold now may do better for walleyes in the future. Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 7 July 2022 Ultimately, the rays reach their most northerly point in the sky above the Tropic of Cancer, the imaginary line that parallels the equator at 23.5 degrees north latitude. Aylin Woodward, WSJ, 20 June 2022 There will be clear, calm and comfortable conditions overnight with lows in the upper 50s to around 60 degrees and just a light northerly breeze. Greg Porter, Washington Post, 3 June 2022 This was Sumburgh Airport, Shetland — the most northerly commercial airport in the United Kingdom. Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2022 Clark, Graves, and their crews anticipated a 6 megaton blast with northerly winds. Audra J. Wolfe, The New Republic, 30 June 2022 See More
Adjective or adverb
In these northerly latitudes, the coldest months traditionally brought the formation of a thick layer of sea ice, isolating islanders before air travel, but also girding the coast with a protective barrier against winter storms. Taras Grescoe, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 July 2022 Thorhauge, then a teenager living on the northerly Faroe Islands, had never considered becoming a captain. CNN, 6 Apr. 2022 Despite its northerly latitude, the port’s ice-free harbour saw trade and the fishing industry fuel the town’s growth. David Nikel, Forbes, 11 July 2022 More northerly waters, for example, that are too cold now may do better for walleyes in the future. Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 7 July 2022 Ultimately, the rays reach their most northerly point in the sky above the Tropic of Cancer, the imaginary line that parallels the equator at 23.5 degrees north latitude. Aylin Woodward, WSJ, 20 June 2022 There will be clear, calm and comfortable conditions overnight with lows in the upper 50s to around 60 degrees and just a light northerly breeze. Greg Porter, Washington Post, 3 June 2022 This was Sumburgh Airport, Shetland — the most northerly commercial airport in the United Kingdom. Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 26 May 2022 Clark, Graves, and their crews anticipated a 6 megaton blast with northerly winds. Audra J. Wolfe, The New Republic, 30 June 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective or adverb
north entry 3 + -erly (as in easterly)
First Known Use
Adjective Or Adverb
circa 1544, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun
1895, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
northerly
adjective or adverb
north·er·ly ˈnȯr-t͟hər-lē
1
: from the north
a northerly wind
2
: toward the north
a northerly city
We sailed northerly.
northerly
noun
as in westerly
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- puff
- whiff
- waft
- current
- bluster
- zephyr
- blow
- breath
- air
- breeze
- scud
- gust
- draft
- windblast
- flurry
- williwaw
- blast
- keep on her boss's good side
- keep on her toes
- keep on his toes
- keep one jump ahead
- keep one out of action
- keep one's cards close to one's chest/vest
- keep one's cards close to the chest/vest
- keep one's chin up
- keep one's composure
- keep one's cool
- keep one's cool/composure
- keep one's distance
- keep one's eye on the ball
- keep one's eye out for
- keep one's eyes glued to
- keep one's eyes open
- keep one's eyes open (for)
- keep one's eyes open for
- keep one's eyes peeled
- keep one's eyes skinned
- keep one's feet on the ground
- keep one's finger on the pulse of
- keep one's fingers crossed
- keep one's guard up
- keep one's hand in