eastbound

American

[eest-bound] / ˈistˌbaʊnd /

adjective

traveling, proceeding, or headed east.

an eastbound train.

eastbound British

/ ˈiːstˌbaʊnd /

adjective

going or leading towards the east

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Etymology

Origin of eastbound

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; east + -bound ²

Example Sentences

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“There has been a drastic decrease in product tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz in both westbound and eastbound directions,” Loick Buisson says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

According to Dyfed-Powys Police crash investigator David Stacey, Mr Price had pulled out of a junction on the eastbound side of the carriageway near Cross Hands.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

He then turned right and drove west in the second lane of the eastbound carriageway.

From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025

The eastbound lanes of the 210 Freeway between Mountain Avenue and Campus Avenue are currently closed as a result of the accident, according to the California Highway Patrol.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2025

I stood there for another half a minute or so, just nodding, waiting for an eastbound bus when she knew I was headed for the west side.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin

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