north·ern
ˈnȯr-t͟hərn 
ˈnȯr-t͟hən
1
capitalized
a
: of, relating to, or characteristic of a region conventionally designated North
b
: of, relating to, or constituting the northern dialect
2
a
: lying toward the north
b
: coming from the north
a northern storm
1
Examples of northern in a Sentence
Adjective
the northern part of the state
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Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Here in northern Illinois in late summer, the robins roost in large flocks, often in cattail marshes, at night, then disperse across the landscape to feed during the day.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Don Shiner, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2025
Dozens of log pilings were sticking a foot or so above the water, ideal for bass and northerns.
—Don Shiner, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2025
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Adjective
The sleeper service from Hamburg in northern Germany would, therefore, be a hostel on wheels.
—Carlton Reid, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Here in northern Illinois in late summer, the robins roost in large flocks, often in cattail marshes, at night, then disperse across the landscape to feed during the day.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Noun
Clemens told us the water there was 150 feet deep, with concentrations of big northerns, walleyes, and muskies.
—Don Shiner, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2025
Dozens of log pilings were sticking a foot or so above the water, ideal for bass and northerns.
—Don Shiner, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2025
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“Northern.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/northern. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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