# eastbound

/ˈistˌbaʊnd/ (US) · /ˈiːstbaʊnd/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/eastbound
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

moving or leading toward the east. You use this to describe roads, trains, or travelers headed in that direction.

For teachers: 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 notes

- Typically placed before the noun it modifies; often contrasted with westbound.

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