inbound

adjective

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

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Etihad is also handing inbound visitors free medical cover from July to December. Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 18 June 2026 Philadelphia International Airport, which is seeing high wind speeds and overcast conditions Thursday, had delays for 25% of its inbound flights and 35% of its outbound flights. Antonio Pequeño Iv, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Multiple inbound lanes are blocked as a result, causing a massive traffic snarl and backup. Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 17 June 2026 Live tracking notifications had absorbed the inbound inquiry volume that had previously consumed staff time from the first hour of every shift. Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for inbound

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 22 Jun. 2026.

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inbound

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