eastbound

adjective

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

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The initial work will not include impacts to the sidewalk, but when the sidewalk eventually is closed for construction, pedestrians will be directed to the southern eastbound side of Torrey Pines Road. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025 The buggy, which was pulling an unoccupied buggy, was struck from behind by an eastbound 2018 International tractor-trailer, the sheriff's office said. Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 28 Aug. 2025 Crash reported on eastbound I-70 A crash has been reported on I-70 from Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9 to Sterling Avenue/Exit 10. Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2025 The crash and its response prompted the closure of Interstate 90 but westbound traffic was allowed to use the section anew Friday night, with eastbound traffic expected to follow later in the evening. Brittany Kubicko, NBC news, 22 Aug. 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 11 Sep. 2025.

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eastbound

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