northbound

adjective

north·​bound ˈnȯrth-ˌbau̇nd How to pronounce northbound (audio)
: traveling or headed north

Examples of northbound in a Sentence

The northbound lanes are closed.
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The closure was rescheduled for this weekend, and a large section of I-285 on Atlanta's west side will close all northbound and southbound lanes the entire weekend, starting Friday evening. Irene Wright, USA Today, 15 May 2026 The northbound right-turn lane was the biggest trouble spot, accounting for 558 violations, nearly two-thirds of the lane-wise total. Theo Karantsalis, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026 Authorities are investigating the scene of a crash on Colorado State Highway 93 that has closed northbound traffic. Christa Swanson, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026 The northbound side at this stop, which is the northern end of the Blue Line, will be closed for construction. Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for northbound

Word History

First Known Use

1823, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of northbound was in 1823

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

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northbound

adjective
north·​bound ˈnȯrth-ˌbau̇nd How to pronounce northbound (audio)
: headed north

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