northbound
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of northbound
Example Sentences
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A SigAlert was issued in Glendale from westbound State Route 134 to northbound I-5 because of a traffic crash, according to the California Highway Patrol.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Smoke from some of the fires forced the closure of the M6 northbound between junctions five and six, causing more than two hours of delays.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
The crash, involving a lorry and a car, happened at about 10:30 BST on the northbound carriageway near the Colchester United football stadium.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Just after 1 a.m., the entire northbound 405 freeway was shut down as firefighters, paramedics and CHP officers responded to the scene.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
When it’s time to leave the city for a northbound run, it hurts to look out the train window.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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