adjective
Uncommon
southbound
SOWTH-bownd
Southbound (adjective) means traveling or leading toward the south. Example: “The southbound lanes of the highway were backed up for miles.”
adjective
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Traveling or leading toward the south.
"The southbound lanes of the highway were backed up for miles."
How to use southbound
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHeading south — used mainly for traffic, trains, and travel routes.
Common pairings
southbound traffic
southbound train
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Etymology
From south + -bound (as in "heading toward").
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What does “southbound” mean?
The word “southbound” means traveling or leading toward the south. In plain terms, heading south — used mainly for traffic, trains, and travel routes.
How do you pronounce “southbound”?
“Southbound” is pronounced SOWTH-bownd (/ˈsaʊθbaʊnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “southbound” in a sentence?
Here is “southbound” used in a sentence: “The southbound lanes of the highway were backed up for miles.”
What part of speech is “southbound”?
“Southbound” is an adjective.
Is “southbound” a common word?
“Southbound” is an uncommon word in modern English.
