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westbound

American  
[west-bound] / ˈwɛstˌbaʊnd /

adjective

  1. proceeding or headed west.


westbound British  
/ ˈwɛstˌbaʊnd /

adjective

  1. going or leading towards the west

"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 westbound

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

Example Sentences

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According to the release, the e-bike rider was traveling westbound on Warner Avenue west of Plaza Lane when he lost control of the bike.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

The California Highway Patrol also closed sections of the westbound 60 and 10 freeways as the fire spread Monday.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

The eastbound transition road from State Route 118 to the westbound 210 is also closed.

From Los Angeles Times May 5, 2026

Prosecutors at Reading Crown Court said any competent driver should still have avoided the Micra as it stood stranded on the M4 westbound between junctions 11 and 12.

From BBC Apr. 24, 2026

On November 15, while she was waiting for the westbound ten-thirty-two, she was astonished to see two ambulances cross the railroad tracks and turn toward the Clutter property.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

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