adjective Uncommon

inbound

IHN-bownd

Inbound (adjective) means traveling or heading toward a place, rather than away from it. Example: “The inbound flight from Tokyo was delayed by two hours.”

adjective

Traveling or heading toward a place, rather than away from it.

"The inbound flight from Tokyo was delayed by two hours."

How to use inbound

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishComing in or arriving, as opposed to outbound, which means leaving.

Easily confused with

outbound →

Common pairings

inbound flight inbound traffic inbound calls

Word forms

more inbound comparative, inbounded past tense, inbounds plural, inbounds singular, most inbound superlative

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Etymology

From in plus bound (in the sense of "heading toward").

Antonyms

outbound

Related words

outbound

Rhymes for inbound

pound wound sound bound found round hound mound abound ground around rebound

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Frequently asked questions

What does “inbound” mean?

The word “inbound” means traveling or heading toward a place, rather than away from it. In plain terms, coming in or arriving, as opposed to outbound, which means leaving.

How do you pronounce “inbound”?

“Inbound” is pronounced IHN-bownd (/ˈɪnbaʊnd/ in IPA).

How do you use “inbound” in a sentence?

Here is “inbound” used in a sentence: “The inbound flight from Tokyo was delayed by two hours.”

What is the opposite of “inbound”?

The opposite of “inbound” — its antonyms — is outbound.

What part of speech is “inbound”?

“Inbound” is an adjective.

Is “inbound” a common word?

“Inbound” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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