westbound
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of westbound
Example Sentences
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The actual share of oil going to Asia would be lower because westbound pipelines also carry oil to local refining capacity and the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Two other male cyclists, aged 37 and 27, were taken to hospital following the crash on the road's westbound carriageway between the Langbank and Woodhall roundabouts.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
National Highways said the dual carriageway remained closed westbound between the M27 at junction 2 for Ower and the A338 at Ringwood and eastbound between the A338 and M27 junction 1 for Cadnam.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
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
“There’s an Amtrack station half a mile that way. According to Gladiola, the westbound train leaves at noon.”
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
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