westbound

[ west-bound ]

adjective

1. proceeding or headed west.

westbound

/ ˈwɛstˌbaʊnd /

adjective

1. going or leading towards the west

Word History and Origins

Origin of westbound¹

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85; west + -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

“The motorcyclist was ejected onto westbound lanes of traffic on Devonshire as a result of the collision,” the police statement read.

From Los Angeles Times

The northbound 71 Freeway transition to the westbound 10 Freeway and the Kellogg Drive offramp have been closed because of the crash, he added.

From Los Angeles Times

Delays of about 45 minutes are also affecting traffic travelling westbound on the M26 leading up to the M25 at junction five, National Highways says.

From BBC

They were driving east on the 91 Freeway in Riverside when they saw it: a kitten stranded on the westbound side.

From Los Angeles Times