noun
- a strong wind or storm coming from the northeast
Usage: meteorology
Examples
- The northeaster brought heavy snow and high winds to the coast.
- Fishermen stayed in port during the fierce northeaster.
- The northeaster caused power outages throughout New England.
- Weather forecasters predicted the northeaster would last two days.
- The northeaster dumped three feet of snow on the region.
- Coastal flooding occurred as the northeaster pushed water inland.