northeaster
Definition
Noun: 1. A strong wind or storm blowing from the northeast: A "northeaster" is a specific type of storm characterized by winds originating from the northeast direction. It is often associated with heavy rain, snow, or rough seas, particularly along coastlines.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The forecast warns of a powerful northeaster that will bring high winds and coastal flooding this weekend.
- Fishing boats stayed in the harbor to avoid the dangerous northeaster.
- We lost power for hours during last winter's northeaster.
Advanced Usage
- "to blow a northeaster": This phrase describes the action of the wind during such a storm.
- It's been blowing a northeaster all night, shaking the windows.
Variants and Related Words
- Northeasterly (adj/adv): Coming from or moving toward the northeast.
- A northeasterly wind brought colder air.
- Nor'easter (n): A common colloquial contraction for "northeaster," frequently used in weather reports, especially in the northeastern United States.
- The nor'easter dumped over a foot of snow on the city.
Synonyms
- Gale: A very strong wind.
- Storm: A violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow.
Related Phrases
- To be caught in a northeaster: To be unexpectedly affected by the storm.
- The hikers were caught in a northeaster and had to seek shelter.
Noun
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a storm blowing from the northeast
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