Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
An extratropical storm, usually found in coastal New England and Atlantic Canada, whose winds usually originate from the northeast.
Related words
- Other spellings
- noreaster northeaster
Forms
- Plural
- nor'easters → north-easterlies…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| nor'easter | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.