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southbound

American

[south-bound] / ˈsaʊθˌbaʊnd /

adjective

traveling southward.
pertaining to southward travel.

southbound British

/ ˈsaʊθˌbaʊnd /

adjective

going or leading towards the south

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Etymology

Origin of southbound

First recorded in 1880–85; south + -bound ²

Example Sentences

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Shortly before 12:25 GMT, she left the hospital with a support worker - but stepped out from the central reservation of the A4042 into the southbound lane.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

The road was closed southbound for several hours while officers investigated.

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

"Over the following days, the airline will operate empty flights southbound to pick up approximately 3,000 customers already at destination and return them home," Canada's national carrier said in a statement.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

The suspect was then sighted on the southbound 405 before pulling off and coming to a stop.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026

We veered up the southbound on-ramp and merged onto the quiet highway.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña

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