eastbound

adjective

east·​bound ˈēs(t)-ˌbau̇nd How to pronounce eastbound (audio)
: traveling or heading east

Examples of eastbound in a Sentence

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Crash reported on eastbound I-70 A traffic warning has been issued after a crash on I-70 between 57th Street/Exit 417 and I-635/Exit 418. Kansas City Star, 15 May 2026 The suspect eventually led officers on a chase onto eastbound I-80. Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 15 May 2026 At a recent meeting, project officials said drivers will see some shifts in lane availability, including the temporary closures of the roadway’s eastbound and westbound bridge paths. Megan Vaz, Sun Sentinel, 14 May 2026 All eastbound trips near the intersection were detouring as delays were expected, and students at Golden Valley and Bowman high schools were moved to different pick-up points. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for eastbound

Word History

First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of eastbound was in 1871

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“Eastbound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eastbound. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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eastbound

adjective
east·​bound ˈēs(t)-ˌbau̇nd How to pronounce eastbound (audio)
: going east
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