northbound

[ nawrth-bound ]

adjective

1. going toward the north:

   northbound traffic.

northbound

/ ˈnɔːθˌbaʊnd /

adjective

1. going or leading towards the north

Word History and Origins

Origin of northbound¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; north + -bound ²

Example Sentences

She had got out of a police vehicle that had stopped on the northbound side while transporting her moments before the incident, police added.

From BBC

Under intense pressure from Washington, Mexican officials have aided that effort, intercepting northbound travelers on roads and trains and in airports.

From Los Angeles Times

The southbound lanes were expected to remain closed until at least 9 a.m., but the northbound lanes were open, said CHP Officer Michael Nasir.

From Los Angeles Times

The collision occurred just after 16:00 on 15 October, following a report of the Skoda travelling southbound on the northbound carriageway.

From BBC

The collision happened on the northbound carriageway on Tuesday at 16:04.

From BBC

Related Words

• northward