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Definition of southbound

southbound

/ˈsaʊθ.baʊnd/
south · bound
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• adjective

1

Traveling, leading, or heading toward the south.

Example

"Heavy rain slowed commuters in the southbound lanes of the highway."

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• adverb

1

In a southerly direction; toward the south.

Example

"The freight train was traveling southbound along the coast when the storm hit."

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• Nearby Words

south sudan
south sudanese
southampton
southbound
southeast
southeasterly
southeastern

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Southbound. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/southbound
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