southbound

American

[south-bound] / ˈsaʊθˌbaʊnd /

adjective

traveling southward.
pertaining to southward travel.

southbound British

/ ˈsaʊθˌbaʊnd /

adjective

going or leading towards the south

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Etymology

Origin of southbound

First recorded in 1880–85; south + -bound ²

Example Sentences

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A spokesperson said the agency shut down the northbound and southbound offramps to Wilshire Boulevard to prevent protesters from potentially taking over the freeway.

From Los Angeles Times

On Thursday, high winds pushed over a tractor trailer on the southbound lanes of the 5 Freeway near Pyramid Lake, snarling traffic for several miles.

From Los Angeles Times

All lanes on the transition road from the southbound 5 to the westbound 10 were shut down and expected to stay closed until about 11:30 a.m., said Sgt.

From Los Angeles Times

Leicestershire Police said the car was travelling southbound from Nottingham when it left the dual carriageway.

From BBC

The southbound carriageway remains closed and is not expected to open until Sunday, a Leicestershire Police spokesperson said.

From BBC

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