Nor'easter

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of northeaster. alt-of, alternative

    "A nor’easter churned its way up the East Coast on Sunday, washing out roads and prompting air travel delays as heavily populated areas of the Northeast experienced excessive rain, lashing winds and coastal flooding."

Synonyms

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easterlylevantermistralnoreasternorth easterlynorth wind

Example

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"We've got another nor'easter coming."

Etymology

Contraction of northeaster.

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