outward-bound

¹

[out-werd-bound]

adjective

1. headed in an outward direction, as toward foreign ports.

   We passed an outward-bound ship as we came into the harbor.

Outward Bound

²

noun

1. a play (1923) by Sutton Vane.

Outward Bound

noun

1. (in Britain) a scheme to provide adventure training for young people

Word History and Origins

Origin of Outward Bound¹

First recorded in 1595–1605

Example Sentences

As a youth worker, working in outward bound, she had a very demanding job that started early and often finished late.

From BBC

After retiring from the Army, Puckett served as national programs coordinator of Outward Bound, Inc., and later started a leadership and teamwork development program called Discovery, Inc. He remained an active supporter of the 75th Ranger Regiment stationed at Fort Moore near his Columbus home.

From Seattle Times

Originally from Zimbabwe, Nick has worked as an Outward Bound instructor in Africa and Britain.

From BBC

And many people find a renewed sense of self and purpose through wilderness programs such as Outward Bound and the National Outdoor Leadership School.

From Washington Post

In just the past few weeks, all of these entities named their first female CEOs: Outward Bound, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, the Central West Virginia Regional Airport Authority, HistoryMiami Museum and many others.

From Seattle Times