Word Adjective
eastbound
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈistˌbaʊnd/ UK /ˈiːstbaʊnd/ east·bound
Definition
adj.moving or leading toward the east. You use this to describe roads, trains, or travelers headed in that direction.
adj.moving, leading, or facing toward the east. Typically used attributively before a noun to describe traffic flow or travel direction.
Examples
“The eastbound train leaves at noon.”
“Heavy traffic is building up on the eastbound lanes of the highway due to a stalled vehicle.”
“Commuters should expect significant delays on all eastbound routes this morning as emergency crews work to clear debris from the tracks following the storm.”
Usage
Typically placed before the noun it modifies; often contrasted with westbound.
Etymology
From east + -bound.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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