inbound

adjective

in·​bound ˈin-ˌbau̇nd 

: inward bound

inbound traffic

Examples of inbound in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For example, an investor could search for cities in the Sunbelt, the Midwest or specialized college towns experiencing steady inbound migration of young professionals and hybrid workers. — Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Don Quijote’s tax-free infrastructure and inbound-tourist experiences are a template other chains can copy. — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2026

Sources state thatNew York leads the nation in inbound cigarette smuggling, with more than half of the cigarettes consumed in the state originating from illicit sources. — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026

At the White House, Special Agent Jimmy Scott -- who was part of Vice President Dick Cheney's protective detail -- received word of an inbound hijacked plane. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for inbound

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

Kids Definition

inbound

adjective

in·​bound ˈin-ˌbau̇nd 

: inward bound

inbound traffic