adj
westbound
WEHST-bownd
Westbound (adj) means travelling or leading toward the west. Example: “The westbound lanes were backed up for miles after the accident.”
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Travelling or leading toward the west.
"The westbound lanes were backed up for miles after the accident."
"We caught the last westbound train out of the city."
How to use westbound
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHeading west.
Common pairings
westbound traffic
westbound lane
westbound flight
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Etymology
Built from west plus the suffix -bound, which marks direction of travel (as in "homebound" or "outbound").
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Rhymes for westbound
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What does “westbound” mean?
The word “westbound” means travelling or leading toward the west. In plain terms, heading west.
How do you pronounce “westbound”?
“Westbound” is pronounced WEHST-bownd (/ˈwɛstbaʊnd/ in IPA).
How do you use “westbound” in a sentence?
Here is “westbound” used in a sentence: “The westbound lanes were backed up for miles after the accident.”
What part of speech is “westbound”?
“Westbound” is an adjective.
