eastbound

adjective

east·​bound ˈēs(t)-ˌbau̇nd How to pronounce eastbound (audio)
: traveling or heading east

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Reports of a crash on eastbound I-70 A crash has been reported on I-70 between Eastern Terminal Toll Plaza and K-7/Exit 224. — Kansas City Star Bot, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026 The driver then steered the SUV onto the eastbound 10 Freeway, Stevens said, at around 20 miles an hour. — Jenny Jarvie follow, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 All but one eastbound lane also was closed as authorities managed traffic and prevented motorists from attempting to turn around on the highway. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2026 While crews were at the scene, a separate crash occurred on the eastbound side of the highway when a driver slowed down to look at the wreck, according to Peck. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for eastbound

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First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of eastbound was in 1871

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eastbound

adjective
east·​bound ˈēs(t)-ˌbau̇nd How to pronounce eastbound (audio)
: going east
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