eastbound

adjective

east·​bound ˈēs(t)-ˌbau̇nd How to pronounce eastbound (audio)
: traveling or heading east

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An overnight closure of the eastbound I-264 ramp to northbound I-71 is expected to begin around 9 p.m. July 9 and continue until about 5 a.m. July 10. Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 9 July 2025 From there, traffic intending to remain eastbound can access I-94. Jim Riccioli, jsonline.com, 8 July 2025 In the first phase of the bridge work, crews will build additional eastbound lanes on N.C. 150, according to NCDOT. Joe Marusak july 8, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2025 Broken down vehicle on eastbound I-35 in Olathe There is a broken down vehicle on I-35 from East Santa Fe Street/Exit 218 to 119th Street/Exit 220. Kansas City Star Bot updated July 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for eastbound

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eastbound was in 1871

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“Eastbound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eastbound. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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eastbound

adjective
east·​bound ˈēs(t)-ˌbau̇nd How to pronounce eastbound (audio)
: going east
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