northernmost

adjective

north·​ern·​most ˈnȯr-t͟hərn-ˌmōst How to pronounce northernmost (audio)
ˈnȯr-t͟hən-
: furthest to the north
Ellesmere, situated 1,000 miles above the Arctic Circle, is the northernmost land in north America. The nearest tree grows 1,200 miles to the south …—Jim Brandenburg

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One of the most active areas that may give insight is a residential street corner in the Inwood neighborhood, at Manhattan’s northernmost tip. — Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026 Set on a rocky outcrop overlooking the ocean on Bornholm's northernmost tip, the hip Nordlandet hotel has sea views at (almost) every turn. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026 That includes the northernmost and easternmost parts of the state from Washington to Dorchester counties. — Renee Anderson, CBS News, 30 July 2026 The northernmost region in Burgundy, Chablis is home not just to the world’s most popular white grape but to what is widely considered among the finest Chardonnay on the planet. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for northernmost

Word History

First Known Use

1577, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of northernmost was in 1577

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“Northernmost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/northernmost. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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