eastbound

adjective

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

Examples of eastbound in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web All eastbound lanes of the bridge, which connects Louisville to New Albany via Interstate 64, are set to close at or after 3 p.m. Monday, according to a release from Sherman Minton Renewal, the ongoing project to renovate the crossing. Lucas Aulbach, The Courier-Journal, 6 May 2024 The remaining three lanes of eastbound I-80 re-opened just after 1 a.m. Jason Green, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for eastbound 

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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 9 May. 2024.

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eastbound

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