What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
noreaster
Example
The noreaster caused widespread power outages and travel disruptions. [noreaster: noun]
Example
We had to shovel our driveway three times during the noreaster. [noreaster: noun]
northeaster
Example
The northeaster caused severe flooding in the coastal areas. [northeaster: noun]
Example
We had to secure our outdoor furniture before the northeaster hit. [northeaster: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Noreaster is more commonly used than northeaster in everyday language, especially in the northern Atlantic coast where it is more frequent. However, both terms are specific to the northeastern United States and may not be familiar to ESL learners from other regions.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between noreaster and northeaster?
Both noreaster and northeaster are technical terms used in meteorology and are therefore more formal than everyday language. However, they can be used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing weather and climate-related topics.
