adjective

northbound

NAWRTH-bownd

Northbound (adjective) means heading or leading toward the north. Example: “The northbound lanes of the motorway were closed for repairs.”

adjective

Heading or leading toward the north.

"The northbound lanes of the motorway were closed for repairs."

"We caught the northbound train to Edinburgh."

How to use northbound

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTraveling or leading toward the north.

Easily confused with

southbound →

Common pairings

northbound traffic northbound train northbound lane

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The _____ lanes of the motorway were closed for repairs.

From "north" plus "-bound," meaning "heading toward."

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What does “northbound” mean?

The word “northbound” means heading or leading toward the north. In plain terms, traveling or leading toward the north.

How do you pronounce “northbound”?

“Northbound” is pronounced NAWRTH-bownd (/ˈnɔɹθbaʊnd/ in IPA).

How do you use “northbound” in a sentence?

Here is “northbound” used in a sentence: “The northbound lanes of the motorway were closed for repairs.”

What part of speech is “northbound”?

“Northbound” is an adjective.