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

Shortly before 9 p.m., as news helicopters broadcast the pursuit live from overhead, the suspect crashed the van into the northbound side of the center divider near the Avenue 43 exit in Montecito Heights.

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The northbound carriageway reopened at about 10:20 followed by two of the southbound lanes at about 18:00.

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Koerner said the two deputies were traveling northbound on South Vermont Avenue when another vehicle traveling eastbound struck them near the intersection with West 98th Street.

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In footage posted on social media, Robinson is seen walking next to a person lying face-down near the stairs to the northbound Thameslink line.

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Video footage on social media emerged shortly after the alleged assault showing Robinson walking back and forth near a motionless man lying on the floor, near the stairs down to the northbound Thameslink line.

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Related Words

• northward