norther

/'nɔ:θə/

Thân thiện

A strong norther blows across the open prairie.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A wind that blows from the north: A "norther" is a strong, cold wind originating from the north, often associated with a sudden drop in temperature. This term is particularly common in the southern United States and the Gulf of Mexico region.

Usage

• The word "norther" is used primarily as a countable noun to describe a specific weather event or a type of wind. It often implies a wind that is notable for its force and chill.

Examples

• Noun:
  • A fierce norther swept across the plains, dropping temperatures by twenty degrees.
  • Fishermen hurried back to shore as the norther began to blow.
  • We expect a strong norther to arrive by midnight.

Advanced Usage

• "blue norther": A specific, intense type of norther marked by a rapidly moving cold front, clear skies, and a dramatic temperature decline.
  • The forecast warns of a blue norther moving in this afternoon.

Variants and Related Words

• Northerly (adj/adv): Coming from or situated toward the north.
  • A northerly wind brought cooler air.
• Northern (adj): Relating to or characteristic of the north.
  • The northern states.

Synonyms

• North wind: A more general term for any wind coming from the north.
• Boreas (literary/poetic): The classical personification of the north wind.

Related Phrases

• To blow a norther: For a northerly wind to be blowing strongly.
  • It's blowing a norther out there, so bundle up.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a wind that blows from the north

Từ đồng nghĩa

• north wind
• northerly
• boreas