Synonyms

westbound

American

[west-bound] / ˈwɛstˌbaʊnd /

adjective

proceeding or headed west.

westbound British

/ ˈwɛstˌbaʊnd /

adjective

going or leading towards the west

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Etymology

Origin of westbound

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

Example Sentences

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“There has been a drastic decrease in product tankers transiting the Strait of Hormuz in both westbound and eastbound directions,” Loick Buisson says.

From The Wall Street Journal

The first sailing on the service will be a westbound trans-Suez voyage departing Dubai on Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal

Police said the two suspects fled in a vehicle, last seen heading westbound on Manchester.

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

They also found a damaged patrol vehicle in the westbound lanes of Valley Boulevard, west of Edgewood Drive.

From Los Angeles Times

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