outbound

adjective

out·​bound ˈau̇t-ˌbau̇nd How to pronounce outbound (audio)
: outward bound
outbound traffic

Examples of outbound in a Sentence

The airline has canceled all outbound flights.
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The acquisition adds new offices in mainland Chinese cities like Guangzhou and Tianjin, and pairs Ascentium’s outbound expertise with Dezan Shira’s inbound knowledge. Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026 Windward said its routing did not follow the Larak Island corridor and instead aligned with the alternative outbound path proposed by Iran. Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026 Even if there is confidence in the ceasefire, the flow of vessels is going to be overwhelmingly outbound ships. Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 12 Apr. 2026 Metros needed at least 100 searches for both local and outbound moves to qualify. Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for outbound

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of outbound was in 1598

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“Outbound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outbound. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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outbound

adjective
out·​bound ˈau̇t-ˌbau̇nd How to pronounce outbound (audio)
: outward bound
outbound traffic

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