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Definition of northeaster

northeaster

/ˌnɔːrθˈiːstər/
north · east · er
Plural:northeasters
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Adjective:northeasterly
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northeaster Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A strong extratropical cyclone or coastal storm along the east coast of North America, characterized by gale-force winds blowing from the northeast and heavy rain or snow.

Example

"Schools across New England closed early as a powerful winter northeaster moved up the Atlantic coast."

2

A strong wind or gale blowing from the northeast.

Example

"The fishing boat sought shelter in the harbor to wait out the fierce northeaster."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In everyday North American usage, the contracted form "nor'easter" is significantly more common than "northeaster" when referring to a coastal winter storm.

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• Nearby Words

northamptonshire
northbound
northeast
northeaster
northeasterly
northeastern
northeasterner

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Northeaster. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/northeaster
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