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northeaster

noun
north·​east·​er | \ nȯrth-ˈē-stÉ™r How to pronounce northeaster (audio) , nȯr-ˈē- How to pronounce northeaster (audio) \

Definition of northeaster

1 : a strong northeast wind
2 or nor'easter \ nȯr-​ˈē-​stÉ™r How to pronounce nor'easter (audio) \ : a storm with northeast winds

First Known Use of northeaster

1753, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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northeaster

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English Language Learners Definition of northeaster

: a strong wind that blows from the northeast
: a storm with winds that blow from the northeast

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