eastbound

adjective

east·​bound ˈēs(t)-ˌbau̇nd 

: traveling or heading east

Examples of eastbound in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There will be additional nighttime lane restrictions on both eastbound and westbound I-84 throughout the summer as crews continue construction of State Highway 16 and the I-84 interchange. — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 21 July 2026

Investigators believe the 78-year-old was driving east on Elk Grove Boulevard near Stonelake Drive when the westbound silver Honda Accord crossed into the eastbound lanes. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

The city says plans include adding an additional lane of traffic in both the west and eastbound directions of Roseville Parkway. — James Taylor, CBS News, 14 July 2026

All eastbound lanes of Interstate Highway 30 are closed in downtown Fort Worth, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for eastbound

• abound
• aground
• around
• astound
• background
• campground
• clothbound
• confound
• earthbound
• expound
• fairground
• foreground

Kids Definition

eastbound

adjective

east·​bound ˈēs(t)-ˌbau̇nd 

: going east