eastbound

[ eest-bound ]

adjective

1. traveling, proceeding, or headed east:

   an eastbound train.

eastbound

/ ˈiːstˌbaʊnd /

adjective

1. going or leading towards the east

Word History and Origins

Origin of eastbound¹

An Americanism dating back to 1875–80; east + -bound ²

Example Sentences

The eastbound carriageway of the motorway was reopened at about 20:20, but police said the westbound carriageway would remain closed until the early hours of Sunday as an investigation continued.

From BBC

A California Department of Motor Vehicles report said during a May 13 test, a Waymo on the eastbound 10 Freeway near the Bundy Drive overpass was involved in a moderate crash.

From Los Angeles Times

The arriving officers determined that a motorcyclist in his 20s was traveling eastbound on Devonshire Street and failed to stop at a red light, striking a vehicle that was heading north on Louise Avenue.

From Los Angeles Times

The California Highway Patrol received a call at 12:50 a.m. reporting a crash on the 134 Freeway eastbound connector with the southbound 5 Freeway, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times

The electric semitruck went off the interstate eastbound near Nyack Road in Placer County and crashed into trees on the right shoulder around 3:15 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times