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northeaster Synonyms

Another word for northeaster

Choosing another word for northeaster depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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.

Usage Example

"Schools across New England closed early as a powerful winter nor'easter moved up the Atlantic coast."

Strongest
nor'easter

• noun (Context 2)

A strong wind or gale blowing from the northeast.

Usage Example

"The fishing boat sought shelter in the harbor to wait out the fierce nor'easter."

Strongest
nor'easter

Opposites of northeaster

The opposite of northeaster shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

southwester
See all opposites of northeaster

• Nearby Words

northamptonshire
northbound
northeast
northeaster
northeasterly
northeastern
northeasterner

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Northeaster. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/northeaster
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