inbound

adjective

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

Examples of inbound in a Sentence

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More than 700 inbound flights to the two airports were also canceled. Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026 The ZIP codes were ranked according to the number of moves per capita, total move volume and the biggest month-over-month increases, including both local and inbound relocations. Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 23 Jan. 2026 Taking reverse logistics and operational strain into consideration, the report found that 40 percent of retailers must choose between shipping new orders and processing inbound returns due to limited resources. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Jan. 2026 As alluring as the coastal life can be, Californians and/or inbound folks from other states have recently preferred inland options. Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 16 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 28 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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