Synonyms

outbound

American

[out-bound] / ˈaʊtˈbaʊnd /

adjective

outward bound.

an outbound freighter.

outbound British

/ ˈaʊtˌbaʊnd /

adjective

going out; outward bound

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Etymology

Origin of outbound

First recorded in 1590–1600; out- + -bound ²

Example Sentences

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On a matchday, it handles 11Gb inbound and outbound bandwidth, and data transfer of 205TB.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Semiconductor exports, which account for more than a quarter of total outbound shipments, doubled on year in January, driving overall trade growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

As of Monday afternoon, 40% of outbound flights were canceled at Puerto Vallarta International Airport, according to FlightAware data, while 17% of flights from Guadalajara International Airport were canceled.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026

Chicago O’Hare saw 12% of its outbound flights canceled.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 9, 2025

I place my earmuffs on and walk to the outbound station entrance to take me home.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari

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