noun
- Winds that blow from the northeast, especially the trade winds in tropical regions.
Usage: Usually plural; Meteorology and nautical contexts
Examples
- The northeasterlies bring dry weather to the region during winter months.
- Sailors rely on the northeasterlies to cross the Atlantic efficiently.
- The trade northeasterlies blow consistently across the tropical oceans.
- Climate patterns in the Caribbean are shaped by the northeasterlies.
- During the dry season, the northeasterlies dominate the wind patterns.