Synonyms

outbound

American

[aut-baund] / ˈaʊtˈbaʊnd /

adjective

outward bound.

an outbound freighter.

outbound British

/ ˈaʊtˌbaʊnd /

adjective

going out; outward bound

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of outbound

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

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

outbound

Both packaging and online product detail pages are permitted to provide an outbound link to a dedicated webpage on the manufacturer’s website to display the full list of ingredients.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

Aeroflot accounted for 12% of outbound freight during the first half of the year, state-run news channel PSM News reported.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

DSI has screened over 7,000 export shipments since June, the CEO said, analyzing roughly 100 outbound vessels daily to build oversight.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026

Hangzhou's airport in nearby Zhejiang province saw 270 inbound and outbound flights cancelled, the report said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026

Dept, of Corrections, like all outbound prison mail.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos

Random Word

Spin the wheel and learn a new word!

Get a word

Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023