eastbound

adjective

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

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Overnight lane restrictions were in effect on eastbound Sky Harbor Boulevard along the terminal's north side because of the concourse construction. Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 21 Feb. 2026 Crash reported on eastbound I-70 There is a crash on I-70 from I-435/Exit 8 to Blue Ridge Cut Off/Exit 9. Kansas City Star, 18 Feb. 2026 The eastbound lanes of Avon Mountain were shut down for hours while crews cleaned up the scene. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026 Crews shut down the eastbound lanes at Old Denton Road for over three hours as crews worked to clear the scene. Briauna Brown, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026 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 28 Feb. 2026.

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eastbound

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