inbound

adjective

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

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With SaaS companies relying heavily on inbound leads, demand for SaaS SEO expertise in particualr, has never been higher. Andrew Fennell, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025 In the coming weeks, skywatchers will have an opportunity to view a new comet that is currently inbound on its way toward the sun. Joe Rao, Space.com, 8 Sep. 2025 This May, flag carrier Air Seychelles launched direct links with Abu Dhabi, while airlines like Emirates and Qatar Airways have firmed up their grip on inbound routes from the Middle East. Chris Schalkx, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2025 The ground stop was in effect for about two hours, impacting inbound flights to the New Jersey airport. Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 28 Aug. 2025 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 Sep. 2025.

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inbound

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