adj, adv ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Which is, or will be, moving towards the west. not-comparable

   "Westbound traffic was blocked for miles."

Adjective

1. 1
   moving toward the west wordnet

Adverb

1. 1
   Towards the west; in a westerly direction. not-comparable

   "He was driving westbound on the George Washington Bridge."

Synonyms

All synonyms

arcticborealeasteasterlyhyperboreannorth

Example

More examples

"Westbound traffic won't be affected by the construction."

Etymology

From west + -bound.

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