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eastbound

American  
[eest-bound] / ˈistˌbaʊnd /

adjective

  1. traveling, proceeding, or headed east.

    an eastbound train.


eastbound British  
/ ˈiːstˌbaʊnd /

adjective

  1. going or leading towards the east

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Etymology

Origin of eastbound

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; east + -bound 2

Example Sentences

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He was seen earlier veering into the grass verge of the eastbound carriageway between junctions 6 and 5, as well as swerving between lanes.

From BBC

That traffic crash occurred at around 1:20 a.m. on eastbound 210 near Lowell Avenue.

From Los Angeles Times

According to Dyfed-Powys Police crash investigator David Stacey, Mr Price had pulled out of a junction on the eastbound side of the carriageway near Cross Hands.

From BBC

One person’s “go down the road a piece and bear left at the doughnut shop” is another’s “proceed one-half mile and take the eastbound ramp.”

From Literature

Police said a silver BMW was driving west in eastbound lanes and “struck a silver Tesla Cybertruck head on,” according to a statement.

From Los Angeles Times