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northbound

American  
[nawrth-bound] / ˈnɔrθˌbaʊnd /

adjective

  1. going toward the north.

    northbound traffic.
northbound British  
/ ˈnɔːθˌbaʊnd /

adjective

  1. going or leading towards the north

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Etymology

Origin of northbound

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

Example Sentences

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A 25-year-old man was killed early Sunday morning in a five-car crash on the northbound 5 Freeway near Griffith Park, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2026

A section of the road northbound at North Water Bridge was closed overnight but the road reopened at about 10:15 on Sunday.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

The A46 was closed for much of Saturday, but the northbound carriageway has since reopened.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2025

The force said an on-duty officer came across the incident on the northbound carriageway between Weston-super-Mare and Clevedon.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

“Meaning that the northbound cars can’t see us,” said Moss.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

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