eastbound

adjective

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

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The left-most eastbound lane of I-195 was closed, while the remaining lanes have reopened. Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025 In the eastbound direction, between the queue of cars and congregation of responders, lay a motionless helicopter, not in the sky, but on the ground; not right-side-up but on its roof. Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 11 Oct. 2025 According to the statement posted on social media, eastbound lanes of I-24 at mile marker 42 are closed due to the crash, with a diversion set up at Exit 40. Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 10 Oct. 2025 Crash reported on eastbound I-70 A crash has been reported on I-70 between US-40/31st Street/Exit 7 and Manchester Trafficway/Exit 7. Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 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 24 Oct. 2025.

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eastbound

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