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

Both northbound and southbound lanes of the highway were blocked for about five hours while emergency responders worked at the scene. — Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 8 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

At the time, the car blocked both the northbound and southbound tracks of the Blue Line at the Institute Circle grade crossing. — Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

northbound

adjective

north·​bound ˈnȯrth-ˌbau̇nd 

: headed north