inbound

adjective

in·​bound ˈin-ˌbau̇nd How to pronounce inbound (audio)
: inward bound
inbound traffic

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When the radar or the EO/IR sensor detects an inbound projectile, the system calculates intercept geometry and fires a countermeasure either a hard-kill interceptor or a soft-kill electronic jammer, depending on system type within milliseconds. Aditya Jadhav, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026 Publishing produces inbound demand. Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 Canadians were once America's largest group of inbound international travelers, but recent data shows a shift as some turn away from the United States based on values and even a weakening Canadian dollar. Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 26 May 2026 Between January and March 2026, 162 international films were shot in Thailand, generating more than $36 million in inbound investment, according to ministry figures. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for inbound

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First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inbound was in 1894

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“Inbound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inbound. Accessed 31 May. 2026.

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inbound

adjective
in·​bound ˈin-ˌbau̇nd How to pronounce inbound (audio)
: inward bound
inbound traffic
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