northeaster

noun

north·​east·​er nȯrth-ˈē-stər How to pronounce northeaster (audio) nȯr-ˈē- How to pronounce northeaster (audio)
Synonyms of northeasternext
1
: a strong northeast wind
2
or nor'easter
nȯr-ˈē-stər How to pronounce northeaster (audio)
: a storm with northeast winds

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The ocean keeps coming because of climate change, sea level rise, nor'easters, hurricanes, et cetera. — Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 8 July 2023 That morning, around 6, authorities found O'Keefe on the ground outside the Canton home just before a nor'easter struck the town with 21 inches of snow. — Audrey Conklin, Fox News, 26 May 2023

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First Known Use

1753, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of northeaster was in 1753

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northeaster

noun
north·​east·​er nȯr-ˈthē-stər How to pronounce northeaster (audio) nȯ-ˈrē- How to pronounce northeaster (audio)
1
: a strong northeast wind
2
: a storm with northeast winds

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