eastbound

[eest-bound]

adjective

1. traveling, proceeding, or headed east.

   an eastbound train.

eastbound

/ ˈiːstˌbaʊnd /

adjective

1. going or leading towards the east

Word History and Origins

Origin of eastbound¹

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

Example Sentences

One person’s “go down the road a piece and bear left at the doughnut shop” is another’s “proceed one-half mile and take the eastbound ramp.”

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Police said a silver BMW was driving west in eastbound lanes and “struck a silver Tesla Cybertruck head on,” according to a statement.

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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.

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The suspect, who was driving a white SUV eastbound in the westbound lanes of the bridge, was arrested at the scene.

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As of 8 p.m. the westbound lanes were flowing, but the eastbound lanes will probably remain shut through the rest of the night, Sylvia said.

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