inbound

adjective

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

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In the long term, California will continue to be extremely vulnerable to geopolitical events around the world unless new inbound pipeline capacity is created (not expected until at least 2029) or increased in-state crude production is increased (which Sacramento has made virtually impossible). James Rector, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026 Alongside the collapse in inbound tourism, shifts in domestic consumer spending add additional pressure to the consumer economy in the region. Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2026 The acquisition adds new offices in mainland Chinese cities like Guangzhou and Tianjin, and pairs Ascentium’s outbound expertise with Dezan Shira’s inbound knowledge. Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026 This map shows the Strait of Hormuz and the most common inbound and outbound paths through it. Garrett Haake, NBC news, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inbound

Word History

First Known Use

1894, in the meaning defined above

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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 28 Apr. 2026.

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inbound

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