noun
- plural of northeaster; severe storms with strong winds from the northeast, especially those affecting the northeastern United States
Usage: meteorological
Examples
- The coastal town prepared for another series of northeasters this winter.
- Northeasters often bring heavy snow and flooding to New England.
- The fishing fleet returned to port before the northeasters arrived.
- Weather forecasters predicted three major northeasters would hit the region.
- The old lighthouse had weathered countless northeasters over the decades.
- Power companies mobilized crews in advance of the approaching northeasters.