northbound

adjective

north·​bound ˈnȯrth-ˌbau̇nd 

: traveling or headed north

Examples of northbound in a Sentence

The northbound lanes are closed.

Recent Examples on the Web

According to a Seguin Police Department Facebook post, both northbound and southbound lanes were closed as first responders cleared the scene, before reopening a few hours later. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026

As a result, both northbound and southbound lanes of travel were closed for about two and a half hours. — Harllie Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 18 Sep. 2026

Those in the area can use northbound Interstate 280 for travel toward downtown San Francisco or the Bay Bridge, though traffic delays will be expected. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2026

All northbound traffic on the Dan Ryan was being diverted off the expressway at 67th Street in both the local and express lanes for several hours after the crash. — Todd Feurer, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

northbound

adjective

north·​bound ˈnȯrth-ˌbau̇nd 

: headed north