westbound

[west-bound]

adjective

1. proceeding or headed west.

westbound

/ ˈwɛstˌbaʊnd /

adjective

1. going or leading towards the west

Word History and Origins

Origin of westbound¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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Detectives then identified Jin as the suspect and determined that he drove away from the attack westbound on Royston Street, according to authorities.

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“The ships were all westbound, all inbound for Cuba,” McCone said.

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The suspect, who was driving a white SUV eastbound in the westbound lanes of the bridge, was arrested at the scene.

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There is no estimate on when the westbound lanes will reopen, and commuters are urged to seek alternative routes.

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