inbound

adjective

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

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One of WorldFirst’s largest offices today is in London, Shi said, evidence the company is courting outbound European SMEs as well as inbound Asian ones. Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 Saudi Arabia, which had been growing inbound tourism faster than any of its neighbors since opening to tourist visitors in 2019, has been among the most exposed to the slowdown. Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026 Sotir said the firm is receiving more inbound queries from business owners who are pressured by tariffs, inflation and other factors. Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 15 May 2026 Their goal was to boost inbound travel, especially among the domestic market, and Nuo specializes in that, although there are plenty of foreign guests here, too. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 May 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 20 May. 2026.

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inbound

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