outbound

adjective

out·​bound ˈau̇t-ˌbau̇nd How to pronounce outbound (audio)
: outward bound
outbound traffic

Examples of outbound in a Sentence

The airline has canceled all outbound flights.
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One was an outbound flight and the other inbound, according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Christina Shaw, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025 As a result, inbound and outbound air travelers from Boise frequently make stops at the airports in Seattle, Portland, Denver and several in California, the data showed. Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 26 Sep. 2025 At least three inbound flights have been redirected, while two outbound flights and one inbound have been canceled, according to FlightRadar24. Michael Rios, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025 The airport said 25 outbound flights were canceled on Saturday and 50 on Sunday. Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 21 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for outbound

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of outbound was in 1598

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“Outbound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outbound. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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outbound

adjective
out·​bound ˈau̇t-ˌbau̇nd How to pronounce outbound (audio)
: outward bound
outbound traffic

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