inbound

adjective

in·​bound ˈin-ˌbau̇nd 

: inward bound

inbound traffic

Examples of inbound in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As diplomats, schoolchildren, and business executives trickle back into the region, inbound flight data for August paints a picture of uneven recovery. — semafor.com, 27 Aug. 2026

South Caicos underwent major upgrades and renovations, including an immigration and customs facility to process inbound international flights, before welcoming its first international flights on American Airlines from Miami in 2025. — Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026

For inbound investors, keeping regulatory scrutiny top of mind when aligning ownership structures, capital sources and geopolitical positioning will build credibility and speed delivery. — Control Risks, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Thirteen vessels transited on Thursday, according to maritime intelligence group Windward, with four of those inbound and nine outbound. — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 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