northbound

[ nawrth-bound ]

adjective

1. going toward the north:

   northbound traffic.

northbound

/ ˈnɔːθˌbaʊnd /

adjective

1. going or leading towards the north

Word History and Origins

Origin of northbound¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; north + -bound ²

Example Sentences

Higher rates during peak hours would amount to an average of $7 during the southbound morning rush and up to $11 northbound in the evening, with estimates based on a seven-mile trip, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority.

From Washington Post

Nearly 1,300 miles into their northbound adventure, Brew hopped off the trail to let her foot rest and to visit nearby family in New York.

From Outside Online

In Northern Virginia, officials said part of Route 28 northbound is closed at Air and Space Museum Parkway in Chantilly because of icy conditions.

From Washington Post

The vehicle, described as a 2020 Toyota RAV 4 was last seen northbound on New Hampshire, the police said.

From Washington Post

An initial investigation found the driver of a Ford Crown Victoria was northbound on Richmond Highway when he lost control on an ice-covered part of the road.

From Washington Post

There was northbound travel at thirty-five, and northward Harkness would go, but he shot straight up.

From Project Gutenberg

Morey cut into a Northbound traffic level, moved into the high-speed lane, and eased in on the accelerator.

From Project Gutenberg

One spring I called early in Cactus Center and found blackbirds, robins, and other northbound birds among the visitors.

From Project Gutenberg

The crowd boiled onto the northbound strip, relieving the crush; the girl vanished, whimpering, into the mob.

From Project Gutenberg

Up to recently the heavy northbound coal traffic up these grades has been handled by the use of two heavy pusher engines.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• northward