inbound

adjective

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

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Known as the North American birthplace of inbound extreme skiing and riding, Crested Butte boasts more than 560 acres of expert terrain. Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026 During the work, inbound rail service will end at First Avenue Station. Garrett Behanna, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026 The state moved into the 23rd spot for inbound moves by do-it-yourself movers last year after ranking 40th in 2024. Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026 About 29 flights into and out of Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport in Puerto Rico were canceled on Sunday, a far cry from the 400 inbound and outbound flights canceled on Saturday. Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 4 Jan. 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 15 Jan. 2026.

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inbound

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